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p>A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law."[1] Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain stability, and deliver justice. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who retain (i.e., hire) lawyers to perform legal services.
The role of the lawyer varies significantly across legal jurisdictions, and so it can be treated here in only the most general terms.[2][3] More information is available in country-specific articles (see below).
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* 1 Terminology
* 2 Responsibilities
o 2.1 Oral argument in the courts
o 2.2 Research and drafting of court papers
o 2.3 Advocacy (written and oral) in administrative hearings
o 2.4 Client intake and counseling (with regard to pending litigation)
o 2.5 Legal advice
o 2.6 Protecting intellectual property
o 2.7 Negotiating and drafting contracts
o 2.8 Conveyancing
o 2.9 Carrying out the intent of the deceased
o 2.10 Prosecution and defense of criminal suspects
* 3 Education
o 3.1 Earning the right to practice law
* 4 Career structure
o 4.1 Common law/civil law
o 4.2 Specialization
o 4.3 Organization
* 5 Professional associations and regulation
o 5.1 Mandatory licensing and membership in professional organizations
o 5.2 Who regulates lawyers
o 5.3 Voluntary associations of lawyers
* 6 Cultural perception of lawyers
* 7 Compensation
* 8 History
o 8.1 Ancient Greece
o 8.2 Early Ancient Rome
o 8.3 Late Ancient Rome
o 8.4 Middle Ages
* 9 Titles
* 10 See also
* 11 Notes
* 12 External links
http://www.lawyerscouncil.or.th/
