adwokata

Adwokata is the genitive singular form of the Polish noun adwokat, which denotes a lawyer or advocate. In Polish grammar, adwokata is used to indicate possession or the object of an action, for example in phrases like pomoc adwokata (the help of a lawyer) or obowiązki adwokata (the duties of a lawyer). The term itself does not describe a separate entity beyond this grammatical form.

Adwokat refers to a legal professional who provides legal advice, drafts legal documents, and represents clients in court and other proceedings. The profession is regulated by self‑governing bodies in Poland, notably the Izba Adwokacka (Bar Association) at the regional level. To become an adwokat, a person must complete a law degree, undertake a period of legal training, pass a professional examination, and be admitted to the appropriate regional chamber. Once admitted, adwokaci (plural) are bound by professional ethics and a code of conduct.

In the Polish legal system, there are two major groups of licensed legal professionals: adwokaci (advocates) and radcowie prawni (legal advisers). Both can provide legal services and represent clients, but they belong to separate professional bodies with distinct regulations and traditions. Historically, adwokaci have emphasized courtroom advocacy, while radcowie prawni have focused more on corporate and advisory work; today each group handles a broad range of legal functions, and in many matters they may appear before the courts by right or by authorization.

Etymology traces adwokat to Latin advocatus, through German or French linguistic intermediaries, reflecting the term’s long-standing association with legal aid and advocacy. Adwokata, as a grammatical form, is therefore a standard usage in Polish texts whenever the genitive case is required.