It is often followed by a series of advanced examinations, apprenticeships, and additional coursework at special government institutes. In Scotland, the word “lawyer” refers to a more specific group of legally trained people. In a generic sense, it may also …

The report notes that 40 percent of lawyers entering the profession are women. Millions of dollars were spent on lawyers in a courtroom showdown between the two companies. John Dean was an ambitious lawyer who served as White House counsel …

Disciplinary mechanisms have been astonishingly ineffective, and penalties have been light or nonexistent. In some jurisdictions, either the judiciary or the Ministry of Justice directly supervises the admission, licensing, and regulation of lawyers. The career structure of lawyers varies widely …