Definition

Noun: - The body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction: This term refers to the collective group of people, such as lawyers and attorneys, who have met the official requirements to practice law.

Usage

The term "legal profession" is used to refer to lawyers as a collective group within a specific area, such as a country or state. It emphasizes their shared qualifications and professional status. - She decided to enter the legal profession after graduating. - The legal profession in this country is highly regulated.

Advanced Usage

• "The legal profession at large": Refers to the entire community of legal practitioners, often implying a broad, national, or general perspective.
  • This new legislation has caused concern within the legal profession at large.

Variants and Related Words

• Legal professional (noun): An individual member of the legal profession, such as a lawyer or attorney.
  • As a legal professional, he must adhere to a strict code of ethics.

Synonyms

• The bar: The body of lawyers qualified to plead in a court.
• Lawyers: People who practice or study law.
• Attorneys: Persons appointed to act for another in business or legal matters.

Related Phrases

• Admitted to the legal profession: The formal process of being accepted as a qualified lawyer.
  • After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to the legal profession.

Noun

1. the body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction
   • he was admitted to the bar in New Jersey