Legal profession
Legal Profession
The Legal Profession (pronunciation: /ˈliːɡəl prəˈfɛʃən/) is a vocation that is based on expertise in the law and in its applications. Although there are other legal practitioners and paralegals who can do certain legal tasks, most legal work is performed by lawyers.
Etymology
The term "legal profession" is derived from the Latin word "legalis", meaning "pertaining to the law", and the Old French word "profession", meaning "vow taken upon entering a religious order".
Related Terms
- Lawyer: A person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
- Paralegal: A person trained in subsidiary legal matters but not fully qualified as a lawyer.
- Barrister: A type of lawyer in common law jurisdictions. Barristers mostly specialize in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
- Solicitor: A member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters.
- Judge: A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
- Legal Aid: Payment from public funds allowed, in cases of need, to help pay for legal advice or proceedings.
- Legal Ethics: The minimum standards of appropriate conduct within the legal profession.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Legal profession
- Wikipedia's article - Legal profession
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