Definition

Noun: - The profession of being a lawyer: The work or business of providing legal services, representing clients in court, and giving legal advice. This profession requires specific education, licensing, and adherence to ethical standards.

Usage

The term "practice of law" refers to the professional activities and services performed by qualified lawyers. It is a formal term often used in legal, educational, and professional contexts.

Examples

• After passing the bar exam, she entered the practice of law at a prestigious firm.
• The state's regulations govern the practice of law to protect the public.
• His dedication to the practice of law was evident in his meticulous case preparation.

Advanced Usage

• "Engage in the practice of law": To work professionally as a lawyer.
  • Only licensed attorneys are authorized to engage in the practice of law in this jurisdiction.

Variants and Related Words

• Law practice (n): A synonym often used interchangeably, sometimes referring more specifically to a lawyer's business or firm.
  • He built a successful law practice specializing in intellectual property.
• Legal practice (n): A very close synonym, essentially identical in meaning.
  • Her legal practice focuses on environmental law.

Synonyms

• Legal profession: The collective body of lawyers and judges.
• Lawyering: (Informal) The work of a lawyer.

Related Phrases

• Unauthorized practice of law (UPL): The illegal provision of legal services by someone who is not a licensed attorney.
  • Giving specific legal advice without a license can constitute the unauthorized practice of law.

Noun

1. the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system
   • he studied law at Yale