What Is A Lawyer?
Lawyer or an attorney is an independent agent or consultant who interprets the law through actions and words for the protection of his or her clients in legal matters. A lawyer is a backbone of our legal system as they act as the source of communication between a common man and the law. Lawyer represents their clients, may be an individual or a group, in criminal and civil trials by submitting evidences and debating in the court to support their client.
A lawyer suggests particular courses of action in business or personal matters after counseling their clients and also makes their clients aware of their legal rights and duties. All lawyers are legally authorized or licensed to represent their clients in the courts and lawyer’s job aspects usually depend upon their field of specialization and position. Lawyer chooses their field of specialization while entering the professional world by practicing privately or by joining a law firm.
The qualification to become a lawyer varies in different states but generally it includes a four-year Bachelor’s degree, three-years of law school, and passing a bar examination. It is not possible for a single lawyer to handle or practice in all areas of law. So, there are many different types of lawyers practicing in different law streams. Some of the law streams are mentioned below:
1. Criminal lawyers: They are divided in two, i.e. prosecution and defense lawyer, specialized in handling all the criminal cases.
2. Family Lawyer: They handle cases involving family issues like divorce, wills, and adoption etc.
3. Tax Lawyers: They assist businesses and individuals with their taxes and loop holes.
4. Commercial Lawyers: They give advice to corporate in businesses organization and handle contracts, liabilities issues etc.
5. Constitutional lawyers: They work with the government to ensure that a drafted law meets the requirements of the Charter.
6. Employment lawyers: They work for either the management or the labor side.
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