advokatuuride
Advokatuuride refer to the organized bodies that regulate and represent the legal profession within a jurisdiction. They oversee the work of lawyers and the administration of justice, functioning as the bar. They may exist as national organizations, regional bars, or a combination of both, and can be called advokatuur, bar association, or similar terms in different languages.
The core roles of advokatuuride include admission to practice, licensing, discipline for professional misconduct, and setting
In many jurisdictions, membership in the advokatuuride is a prerequisite for practicing law, requiring completion of
History and structure: The concept traces to medieval legal guilds and the later formation of organized bar
See also: bar association, legal profession, professional ethics.