The term lawyer is used in the legal context, to refer to the professional who bases his training on the study of the norms or precepts, which guide the citizen behavior of any nation. Its main function is to offer legal advice to its clients and serve as a legal representative in litigation cases.
This word comes from the Latin "Advocatus" which means "called for help". A lawyer guides, studies cases, always tries to obtain the maximum benefit for his clients, trying to present all the necessary evidence in defense of his client.
To be able to practice this profession, not only is it enough to have the title that certifies it as such, it is also necessary that the professional be registered in the bar association. In the same way, there are countries where lawyers, in order to practice, require authorization from the state.
A legal professional can also specialize in different areas such as: tax, labor, civil, criminal, administrative, family, commercial, administrative and environmental. The lawyer can sometimes work in a philanthropic way for just causes, in this case he is called an “ad Honorem” lawyer and those who support and defend people without money are called public defenders.
Public defenders defend their clients free of charge, providing a service which is financed by the State, since everyone has the right to be defended within a due process where equality and independence reign, respecting the right that Every citizen has to defend himself against what is accused before the law, even when he does not have financial resources.
Every lawyer must have certain basic characteristics that could classify him as a good lawyer, some of them are:
He must be very analytical, a good lawyer is very detailed in his cases, in order not to miss any element that may serve him.
Be very skilled when conducting your research. As a lawyer, this is essential, since a case can present different nuances that make it a unique investigation, so it is essential to have a good analytical "eye" that helps you recognize them and thus be able to help your clients.
It is very important that the lawyer has a good command of public speaking, and is not afraid to speak in public, since throughout his career he will be exposed to this, having to effectively approach the court, trying to persuade the judge and the jury in his favor.
