Profession of Advocates have great respect in the society. A good advocate can save the life of many. Advocates are the officers of court. They can give their service for few hours to the needy people for charity. Those who pursue a profession requiring great skill begotten of special knowledge, the trust and confidence of the very community that is to be served is lost and thus the function itself of the profession is frustrated.
In most of the countries , a lawyer is usually permitted to carry out
all or nearly all the responsibilities listed below.
Oral argument in the Courts
Arguing a client's case before a judge or jury in a court of law.
Research and drafting of court Papers
Lawyers brief a court in writing on the issues in a case before the
issues can be orally argued. They may have to perform extensive research
into relevant facts and law while drafting legal papers and preparing
for oral argument.
Legal advice
Legal advice is the application of abstract principles of law to the
concrete facts of the client's case in order to advise the client about
what they should do next. In many countries, only a properly licensed
lawyer may provide legal advice to clients for good consideration, even
if no lawsuit is contemplated or is in progress.
Protecting intellectual Property
In virtually all countries, patents, trademarks, industrial designs and
other forms of intellectual property must be formally registered with a
government agency in order to receive maximum protection under the law.
Negotiating and drafting Contracts
In some countries, the negotiating and drafting of contracts is
considered to be similar to the provision of legal advice, so that it is
subject to the licensing requirement explained above.
Conveyancing
Conveyancing is the drafting of the documents necessary for the transfer
of real property, such as deeds and mortgages. In some jurisdictions,
all real estate transactions must be carried out by a lawyer.
Carrying out the intent of the deceased
In many countries, only lawyers have the legal authority to
draft wills, trusts, and any other documents that ensure the
efficient disposition of a person's property after death. In
some civil law countries this responsibility is handled by civil
law notaries.[52]
In the United States, the estates of the deceased must generally
be administered by a court through probate. American lawyers
have a profitable monopoly on dispensing advice about probate
law (which has been heavily criticized).[62]
Prosecution and defense of criminal suspects
In many civil law countries, prosecutors are trained and
employed as part of the judiciary; they are law-trained jurists,
but may not necessarily be lawyers in the sense that the word is
used in the common law world.
Apprenticeship
Some countries require a formal apprenticeship with an experienced
practitioner, while others do not.
Advocacy profession may be done in the following form:
A Proprietorship can be started by qualified single person with the following facilities:
Office
Rented or own office
Staff
Facilities
Telephone, Fax, Computer, Printer & Internet connection
Opening of Bank Account
In India, Bank Account of a Proprietorship can be opened by giving the following documents:
But in other countries, documentation procedure will be different according to the law of land.
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A Partnership can be made by two or more qualified persons by creating partnership agreement.
Registration of Partnership Deed
In India, it is not compulsory to Register a Partnership deed. But an un registered partnership have some disadvantages in the eye of law. So it is better to register the deed with the Registrar. A Registered partnership firm has all the right to sue in a court of law in India. But in other countries there may be differences in rule.
Office
Rented or own office
Staff
Facilities
Telephones, Fax, Computers, Printer & Internet connection
Opening of Bank Account
In India, Bank Account of a Partnership firm can be opened by giving the following documents:
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