Any adult in life must do something. After all, if he does not work, then it is practically unnecessary for society. In other words, everyone should have a profession. This postulate is instilled in us all from birth. Preparation for working life begins almost with diapers. We are sent to kindergarten, school, then we go to college, and after that we begin to apply the knowledge accumulated over our whole life. For this knowledge to be of high quality and truly effective, it is necessary to spend a large amount of energy on its acquisition.
The combination of skills and knowledge is called a profession. Today this category has many forms of manifestation. That is, we all know about builders, plumbers, electricians, drivers, etc. The types of activities presented are separate professions. Among numerous employment options, there are the most popular areas. Among these, of course, can be attributed legal profession. Many people in the XXI century devote their lives to jurisprudence, because it is interesting, since law is the main regulator of social relations in modern society. However, not everyone knows what legal professions exist. Therefore, we will try to reveal in detail the features of legal activity.
The essence of law as a source of activity
Many people wonder why the legal industry is so important. It's all about law. This category is a system of interrelated norms authorized and protected by the state. They have a formal expression, as well as a universally binding character. That is, law is a set of state norms that are expressed in legal acts. The category governs various spheres of human life, for example, family, private, labor, criminal, entrepreneurial, etc.
Thus, without law in the 21st century, nowhere! The presence of such an important industry necessitates the existence of specialists who will understand its provisions. This, in fact, is the key task of almost all legal professions.
What is jurisprudence?
Without exception, all legal professions are based on jurisprudence. It, in turn, is a special science that studies the characteristic features of the state, law, and also gives rise to the theoretical foundations of the practice of practitioners. It should also be noted that this category is very often mentioned in several contexts. In other words, jurisprudence can be represented in three forms, namely:
- As a science that is engaged in the widespread study of the state, law and the relationship of these categories. This knowledge helps to highlight the most progressive trends in society and its regulation.
- As a discipline, jurisprudence is divided into relevant branch sciences. This makes it possible to transfer the previously described knowledge and theories to people who are undergoing training for a law degree.
- As a practical branch of activity, the category described in the article is applied everywhere. The work of notaries, lawyers, police, prosecutors, courts and other similar institutions is a clear example of the practice of jurisprudence.
Who is a lawyer?
All legal professions, to one degree or another, are related to the application of law and its individual provisions. However, each field of activity has its own specifics. If you characterize all industries without their separation, then the representative of each of them is a lawyer. Such people are legal experts. That is, it is a certain kind of legal workers who understand the current legislation and know the mechanism for its application. Moreover, the activities of a lawyer can be expressed in completely different ways. His work is not limited to the courtroom, as is customary to show in films. It is quite possible to call a lawyer, for example, a prosecutor or a policeman, since they directly apply legal norms in everyday activities. Thus, the presented concept unites all, without exception, people who work in the field of law. At the same time, individual professions have quite specific features, which will be discussed later.
Bar
It so happened that when the term “lawyer” is mentioned, almost every person represents a lawyer in a solid suit, who is in the courtroom. This is not surprising, because advocacy is indeed the most ancient legal profession. It is known that legal advocates participated in some lawsuits back in ancient Rome. Of course, then the essence of such an activity was rather meager. Today this type of employment is very popular.
According to the Federal Law “On the Advocacy and the Advocacy of the Russian Federation”, an advocate is a professional in the field of legal issues, which is completely independent. That is, this person provides advice in the field of jurisprudence. In addition, lawyers can also represent citizens of the Russian Federation and other people in court. This is required in cases where a person is not properly versed in any legal issues. The criminal lawyer builds defense during the trial, and also helps in the implementation of certain procedural actions. The services of such lawyers are extremely valuable. After all, a criminal lawyer actually takes part in a process that decides the fate of a person.
Features of a notary
In almost all countries of the world, and, in particular, in the Russian Federation, the notary public is a civil law institution whose purpose is to certify transactions. In addition, notaries, namely the so-called representatives of this activity, can increase the legal force of certain documents by personal certification.
There are a number of other functions that people in this profession carry out. For example, notary services are necessary when implementing certain actions that are directly related to the registration of inheritance rights, namely:
- certification of the will;
- custody of the will;
- execution of the last will of the deceased (function of executor).
It should be noted that in the Russian Federation, notary services can be obtained both in state institutions and in private offices. That is, this activity can be carried out both in official and in private form.
How to become a notary in the Russian Federation?
Not everyone can become a representative of a notary public in Russia. There are a number of specific requirements for people who want to work in this area, namely:
- the person must be a citizen of the Russian Federation;
- The minimum age is 25 years;
- legal education of a profession of this or an adjacent type is necessary;
- the person must pass the exam and obtain the appropriate license.
Another important factor in order to become a notary public is the practice of a lawyer. In the field of jurisprudence, a person must work for five years. Otherwise, it is impossible to become a notary.
Russian police
Oddly enough, but lawyers are in demand not only in the civilian world. Representatives of this industry are needed in the police and prosecutors. The first body is a department that provides the rule of law and the fight against crime. Its coordination takes place directly through the Ministry of the Interior. Some departments require a law degree. For example, if a person wants to become an investigator, then he should receive fundamental knowledge in the field of law.
In addition, the police maintain the rule of law in the state. Therefore, male and female police officers serving directly in departmental units, to one degree or another, are faced with jurisprudence in their work.
Features of the prosecutor's office
As for the prosecutor's office, this is a whole system of various bodies that carry out state supervision of compliance with laws, freedoms and human rights. As a rule, the objects of its activity are state authorities, for example, the Russian police. Legal education in this area is simply necessary. If men and women police in some cases indirectly relate to law, then representatives of the prosecutor's office are professional lawyers.
Litigation
Another most obvious manifestation of a legal case is the court and other similar bodies. It should be noted that the system of these bodies is under the auspices of the judicial branch. That is, any such departments are included in a completely separate sphere of human activity. Moreover, the position of a judge implies the application of law and its individual elements almost constantly. Because the main task of these bodies is the widespread resolution of legal disputes. This, in turn, obliges judges to understand many branches of national legislation thoroughly.
Other professions for lawyers
So, above we presented the most popular activities that are suitable for people with a law degree. Professions of this type are characterized by a high degree of complexity in the process of performing functional duties. Therefore, not all people work exclusively in these areas. If a person is well versed in law, then he can try himself in the role of a bailiff. Today it is a fairly popular profession. The bailiff is the subject of execution. That is, representatives of this sphere carry out the actual execution of orders, sentences and decisions of all judicial instances. The bailiff is an important link in the enforcement process, without which he, in fact, would not exist.
If a person has tougher outlooks on life and wants to build a new society, then he can think about such a profession as a prison guard. Such employees perform an extremely important function - they monitor people serving criminal sentences. Oddly enough, but even in the process of this activity some knowledge of jurisprudence is necessary. Therefore, each prison guard has certain notions of law, which he applies to organize his activities within the framework of the rule of law.
Conclusion
So, it should be noted that in this article all possible options for activities for lawyers of different target areas and levels of training were presented. Mentioned professions can be a great chance to reach your potential. It should be noted that it is not worth focusing on one type of activity. You must periodically try your hand at different industries. This, in turn, will help you find the right path in life.