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What does a Lawyer do?

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Answered February 22 2021
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Lawyers are trained experts in the judicial system that are licensed to act on behalf of their clients. Lawyers can work in various fields of expertise, and the cases and clients vary depending on their experience and education.  
  
The roles and responsibilities of a Lawyer are very circumstantial. Still, all lawyers must thoroughly understand the law and their main objective is to defend their clients. Lawyers can specialize in many various fields, including defending their clients in the court and acting as an advisor for a large corporation where they may never actually step foot in a courtroom. A criminal defense lawyer and a divorce lawyer will not have the same roles and responsibilities.  
  
As a Lawyer, you must always uphold the law while defending your client, which means that each Lawyer's responsibilities are largely dependant on their location. However, there are also universal lawyers specializing in international law.  
 
Roles & Responsibilities for a Lawyer 
  • Representing clients in provincial or federal courts of law 
  • Presenting evidence to support their client’s claim 
  • Arguing motions and debating with the other party during trials 
  • Meeting with Judges and other Lawyers for private sessions 
  • Interpreting laws, past rulings, and regulations to make a case that benefits their client  
  • Presenting and summarizing claims and arguments to Judges  
  • Filing appeals to the provincial or federal Courts of Appeals 
  • Studying the probable outcomes of cases before taking them on 
  • Analyzing the legal precedents of each case 
  • Studying similar cases 
  • Examining legal data to determine liability and advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits 
  • Preparing cases, testimonies, evidence, and witnesses before entering the courtroom 
  • Advising clients on manners of testimony 
  • Gathering evidence to formulate and prepare a defense or prosecution 
  • Negotiating terms in civil disputes, such as divorces and wills 
  • Writing legal documents and contracts on behalf of their client 
  • Conferring with colleagues with other specializations in matters that may go beyond their area of expertise 
  • Performing regular administrative and management tasks related to running a firm or a business 
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