Historians date the appearance of the first lawyers to the third century BC. The education of this profession is associated with the transition of legal relations to a higher level. It was then that Roman law arose and society needed people knowledgeable in this area.
The term "lawyer" in a broad sense is understood as a specialist in the field of jurisprudence. In practice, lawyers have a narrower specialization. It is possible to single out lawyers working in the field of criminal, civil law, lawyers, notaries, etc. The existence of a large number of legal specializations is explained by the presence of a large amount of material in each of the areas of law. The functions of lawyers are determined according to their specialization. A lawyer working in law enforcement agencies can act as a public prosecutor, and a lawyer from a chamber of lawyers defends citizens in a legal process. A notary is involved in the execution of various types of documentation, drafting wills and powers of attorney, certification of copies of documents, etc. Lawyers have always served as intermediaries between a complex legal system and civil society. Most of the population does not have legal literacy and turns to lawyers for clarification of their rights. Acting as a kind of educators, representatives of this profession conduct open seminars on civil, labor, family and other types of law. At such classes, lawyers explain how a citizen can protect his interests, achieve certain benefits, and not become a victim of bureaucratic arbitrariness. Legal assistance is necessary for a modern person not only in property or business issues, but also in solving many everyday problems. When making a large purchase, using the services of beauty salons, fitness centers, people often come across irresponsibility, negligence and greed. Only a consumer protection specialist can help in resolving these conflicts. Modern media react vividly to the current legal situation in society and often invite lawyers to various programs in the role of authoritative experts who are able to assess the actions of participants from the point of view of the law and give advice in solving the problem. …
