Lavvocato

Lavvocato is the Italian term for the profession commonly written as l’avvocato, meaning “the lawyer.” It designates the professional who practices law in Italy and in jurisdictions that share the Romance-language naming convention for attorneys. The word derives from Latin advocatus, meaning “one called to counsel.” In Italian legal culture, an avvocato provides legal advice, drafts documents, represents clients in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings, negotiates settlements, and participates in hearings before courts and tribunals.

Becoming an avvocato in Italy involves completing a Laurea in Giurisprudenza (law degree), undertaking a mandatory legal practice (pratica) of about 18 months under the supervision of a practicing avvocato, and passing the Esame di Stato per l’abilitazione all’esercizio della professione forense. After successful completion, a candidate enrolls in the local Ordine degli Avvocati and is authorized to practice.

In Italian media and everyday language, l’avvocato appears as a general reference to lawyers and is commonly used in headlines, articles, and fiction. The term may also be adopted in branding or the titles of legal services platforms, blogs, or portals that present legal news, analysis, and consumer guidance. Such uses reflect branding choices rather than universal categories of the profession.

Related topics include Avvocato in general, the notary profession, and the Esame di Stato for the forense profession.