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Published: 06.08.2025.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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  • Summaries, Notes 'Types of lawyers', 1.
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Corporate lawyer advises clients of their rights, responsibilities, and duties under the law.
Defence lawyer is a lawyer representing a defendant in a lawsuit or criminal prosecution.
Government lawyer is a qualified solicitor and barrister who acts on the behalf of and gives legal advice to government ministers and administrative staff.
Patent lawyer is somebody who has a specialised qualification to assist in obtaining patents and acting in all matters relating to patent law.
Legal practitioner is a type of lawyer who helps people with legal issues. There are different types of legal practitioners, such as barristers, special pleaders, certified conveyancers, and solicitors.
Public sector lawyer provides strategic, commercially focused advice on public sector law.
Sole practitioner or solo practitioner is a professional, such as a lawyer or an architect, who practices independently.

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