Lawyer vs. Advocate — What's the Difference?

A professional who practices law, representing clients.

A supporter or champion of a specific cause.

A legal practitioner who interprets and applies the law.

A person who represents another's interests, especially in legal matters.

A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, canonist, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, solicitor, legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying the law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services.

A professional who speaks in support or defense of a client.

One whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court or in other legal matters.

Someone promoting a particular cause or policy.

A professional person with a graduate law degree that qualifies for legal work (such as Juris Doctor)

A lawyer specifically representing clients before the judiciary.

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

An advocate is a professional in the field of law. Different countries' legal systems use the term with somewhat differing meanings.

(by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law.

To speak, plead, or argue in favor of

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The stem of a bramble.

One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender

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One that pleads in another's behalf; an intercessor

To practice law.

A lawyer.

(intransitive) To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.

Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.

(intransitive) To make legalistic arguments.

Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor.

To barrage (a person) with questions in order to get them to admit something.

A person who speaks in support of something, or someone.

One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.

A person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves.

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(transitive) To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

(transitive) To encourage support for something.

A person trained and qualified to advise on legal matters.

To engage in advocacy.

An individual licensed to conduct lawsuits for clients.

To appeal from an inferior court to the Court of Session.

An expert in law providing counsel on legal issues.

To call a case before itself for decision.

One who pleads the cause of another. Specifically: One who pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court; a counselor.

One who defends, vindicates, or espouses any cause by argument; a pleader; as, an advocate of free trade, an advocate of truth.

Christ, considered as an intercessor.

To plead in favor of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

To act as advocate.

A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

A lawyer who pleads cases in court

Push for something;

Speak, plead, or argue in favour of;

Usage varies. In some places, the distinction between lawyer and advocate is more pronounced.

In a legal context, yes, all advocates are lawyers, but not all lawyers are advocates.

Yes, many lawyers advise without appearing in court, while advocates represent clients in court.

Yes, "advocate" can mean someone supporting a cause or policy.

A lawyer's primary role is to provide legal advice and interpretation.

In some legal systems, only specific lawyers with certain qualifications can act as advocates in higher courts.

No, many lawyers work outside of courtrooms, drafting documents or advising clients.

Yes, especially in jurisdictions where the terms are used interchangeably.

Yes, advocates can and often do specialize in areas like criminal law, family law, etc.

Yes, advocates, being lawyers, can provide legal counsel.

No, advocates can represent entities, causes, or even the government.

Yes, advocates can provide legal advice and draft documents like other lawyers.

No, many lawyers focus on non-litigious aspects of law.

Both require rigorous training, but some jurisdictions require additional qualifications for advocates in higher courts.

Yes, both professions are bound by codes of conduct and ethics.