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Lawyers are professionals who provide legal advice and representation to individuals, corporations, and government bodies. They need to finish their law degree and pass a standard exam called the bar exam.

See the fact file below for more information on Lawyer or alternatively, you can download our 22-page Lawyer worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

A BRIEF HISTORY

  • Lawyers and the first founders of law appeared in Ancient Greece and Rome. 
  • Ancient Athenians called ‘orators’ would often plead the case of a ‘friend’ because, at the time, the accused and complainant were required to personally plead their case or have a standard citizen or friend plead on their behalf. 
  • These ancient lawyers weren’t allowed to request a fee for their service. However, the law around fees was often violated but there were no laws prohibiting the practice.
  • In ancient Rome, Emperor Claudius eventually legalized the legal community and allowed lawyers (also referred to as advocates) to charge a limited fee. 
  • Over time, the profession became regulated and a high standard had to be achieved before being allowed to work as a lawyer. As a result, the service was only accessible to the higher classes.
  • Soon, lawyers became highly regarded in society for their knowledge of the law. The high standard and respect owed were adapted over the following years.
  • In the middle ages, lawyers developed a negative reputation due to supposed incompetence. This led to professionalizing the legal profession and lawyers being made to swear an oath before being allowed to practice law.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LAWYER

  • To provide legal advice or counseling to clients and potential clients.
  • To prepare and perform oral arguments or submit written arguments in the courts on behalf of their clients.
  • The prosecution and defense of criminal suspects (accused).
  • Consultation to review documents such as agreements, leases, wills, corporation documents, and other court forms.
  • Mediation, arbitration, or other third-party services are allowed by law or appointed by judges.
  • Preparation of documents such as affidavits and complaints.
  • Representing clients in court on arbitration, administrative and legislative proceedings.

KINDS OF LAWYERS

  • After graduating from law school, lawyers specialize in different areas of the law.
  • Labor lawyers –  specialize in unlawful layoffs, and workplace cases including wages, severance pay,  and other worker’s rights.
  • Family Lawyers – handle domestic cases, such as divorce, legal separation, child custody, adoption, paternity, alimony, marriage agreements, child abuse or domestic violence cases, and even juvenile delinquency cases.
  • Corporate Lawyers – specialize in building, managing, maintaining, transferring, and dissolving businesses. They also handle employment contracts, tax compliance, acquisitions, mergers, and business disputes.
  • Criminal Lawyers – are skilled in handling all stages of a criminal lawsuit. They provide legal service to their clients from the time they are arrested, through the investigation, charging, arraignment and sentencing.
  • Constitutional Lawyers – are experts in the Constitution. They ensure that there is a lawful balance between the interests of their clients and those of government institutions.
  • Estate Planning Lawyers – handle wills, trusts, and property rights. Their legal advice to clients ensures assets and properties are properly resolved upon their passing.
  • Tax Lawyers – along with accountants, make it easy for clients to manage their tax duties especially if they have many assets.

Interesting Fact: Depending on countries and functions, lawyers are known as: barristers, advocates, solicitors, canonists, canon lawyers, civil law notaries, counsel, counselors, solicitors, legal executives, etc.

  • Real Estate Lawyers – are experts in laws about buying a home or advising construction companies on various zoning laws. They also handle evictions and foreclosures, representing tenants and property owners alike.
  • Other lawyers include Estate Planning Lawyers, Personal Injury Lawyers, Malpractice Lawyers, Immigration Lawyers, Environmental Lawyers, Civil Rights Lawyers, Intellectual Property Lawyers, Government Lawyers, Military Lawyers, etc.

SOME FAMOUS LAWYERS

  • Many lawyers venture into other professional fields and even politics. Some of them are world-renowned leaders:
  • Barack Obama – from Civil Rights Lawyer to President of the United States (2009–2017).
  • Mahatma Gandhi – from a lawyer for 25 years to a Civil Rights leader of India who led his country to freedom from British colonial rule.
  • Nelson Mandela – founded South Africa’s first black law firm and then became President of South Africa (1994–1999).
  • Vladimir Putin – from law graduate to soldier and then Russia’s longest-serving President from 1999 to the present.
  • Tony Blair – from Labour Party barrister to British Prime Minister (1997–2007).
  • Sandra Day O’Connor – from Assistant Attorney General of Arizona to deputy county attorney then the first-ever female Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
  • Mary Robinson – from local barrister to the first woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Chair of The Elders.

Lawyer Facts Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Lawyers across 22 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that are perfect for teaching about a Lawyer who is a professional who provides legal advice and representation to individuals, corporations, and government bodies.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Lawyer Facts
  • A Lawyer
  • Becoming a Lawyer
  • The Lawyer’s Oath
  • Laws of the Land
  • The Court
  • The Prosecution
  • The Defense
  • Case Analysis I
  • Case Analysis II
  • The Profession

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