Lawyer
A lawyer is a person who practices law. The role of a lawyer varies greatly, across different legal jurisdictions. A lawyer can be classified as an advocate, attorney, barrister, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, solicitor, legal executive, and public servant. — with each role having different functions and privileges. Working as a lawyer generally involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific problems. Some lawyers also work primarily in advancing the interests of the law and legal profession.
Helena Normanton in English court dress, c. 1950 | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Attorney, advocate, barrister, counsel, counsellor, solicitor, legal executive |
Activity sectors | Law, business |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Analytical skills Critical thinking Law Legal research Legal writing Legal ethics |
Education required | Professional requirements |
Fields of employment | Courts, government, law firms, NGOs, legal aid, corporations |
Related jobs | Barrister, solicitor, legislator, judge, jurist, advocate, attorney, legal executive, prosecutor, law clerk, law professor, civil law notary, magistrate, politician |
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