A legal practitioner is a type of lawyer who helps people with legal issues. In general, a legal practitioner is someone who has been licensed to practice law and is learned in legal matters. The term "legal practitioner" can refer to different types of lawyers depending on the jurisdiction. For example, in Australia, a legal practitioner means an advocate, vakil, or an attorney of any High Court, and includes a pleader in practice. In South Africa, a legal practitioner is an attorney or an advocate. In the United States, the term "legal practitioner" is not commonly used, but it could refer to any licensed attorney who practices law.
To become a legal practitioner, one usually needs to obtain a law degree, undergo some sort of apprenticeship, and become a member of a professional organization. In most countries, legal practitioners are required to obtain a license to practice law. Legal practitioners can work in private practice, in a law firm, or for a government agency. They may advise and represent clients on a wide range of legal issues, such as criminal law, family law, corporate law, and intellectual property law.
