Practice of law
Practice of Law
The Practice of Law (/ˈpræk.tɪs əv lɔː/) involves the application of legal theories, knowledge, and methods to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services.
Etymology
The term "Practice of Law" is derived from the English word "practice" which means the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, and "law", a system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.
Related Terms
- Lawyer: A person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
- Legal Practice: The way in which solicitors are involved in contentious and non-contentious legal matters.
- Legal Theory: The theoretical study of law, principally by philosophers but, from the twentieth century, also by social scientists.
- Legal Services: Services provided by a lawyer or other person licensed to practice law.
- Legal Problem: A problem that can be solved with the help of a lawyer or through the legal system.
Practice of Law
The practice of law involves activities as diverse as drafting wills and contracts, providing legal advice, representing clients before courts and other tribunals, and conducting litigation. The practice of law also includes counseling clients about their legal rights and responsibilities, and representing clients in civil or criminal cases, business transactions, and other matters in which legal advice and other assistance are sought.
Lawyers, also known as attorneys, act as both advocates and advisors in our society. As advocates, they represent one of the parties in criminal and civil trials by presenting evidence and arguing in court to support their client. As advisors, lawyers counsel their clients about their legal rights and obligations and suggest particular courses of action in business and personal matters.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Practice of law
- Wikipedia's article - Practice of law
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