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Is an attorney higher than a lawyer?
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While many people use the words “attorney” and “lawyer” interchangeably, they in fact mean different things. Each holds varying rights and responsibilities, as well.
Obviously, the practices of “lawyer” and “attorney” have a lot alike. They both describe individuals that have received legal training and have earned a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. However, every attorney is a lawyer, but not all lawyers are attorneys.
What is a lawyer?
A lawyer is an individual that has finished law school, obtained a JD degree and someone that has not yet passed the Bar exam. If an individual has not yet passed the bar exam in the state in which he or she wishes to practice, he or she will not have the ability to represent clients in a court of law. To practice law, give legal guidance, and represent a client in a court of law, you are required to pass the bar exam.
If a person has not yet passed the law exam, while they can offer legal info, he or she can not interpret the federal and state laws to clients in regards to their legal issues.
What is an attorney?
The term attorney is an abbreviated form of the official title ‘attorney at law’. An attorney is an individual that has graduated from law school, has passed the bar exam in the state in which they want to practice law, and also belongs to the State Bar Association in the state in which he or she is practicing. Simplified, an attorney is someone who works as a practitioner in the court of law.
In the role of an attorney, an individual can:
- Serve as legal representation for their clients in a court of law
- Interpret federal and state laws to better meet the needs of their clients
- Offer legal advice relating directly to their client’s case
- Act as a consultant for companies or individuals.