juristi

Juristi is a term used in Finnish to denote a person who works in the legal field. In English the closest equivalents are jurist or lawyer. The word describes a professional with training in law who interprets and applies legal rules. The scope can include practicing attorneys, in-house counsel, judges, prosecutors, law professors, and legal researchers. In Finnish, juristi is a general label for someone with a legal education; the specific licensure and title can vary by jurisdiction, for example asianajaja for a licensed attorney in Finland.

Etymology and cognates: Juristi is a borrowing from Swedish jurist or German Jurist, itself deriving from Latin juris “of law.” The Finnish form aligns with other European languages that use similar terms for legal professionals.

Usage notes: Juristi is commonly used in academic and professional contexts. It is not a fixed professional title in all jurisdictions, and the rights to practice law depend on local qualifications and bar associations. The plural juristit refers to multiple legal professionals; in the singular, juristi denotes an individual with legal training.

See also: Jurist, Lawyer, Jurisprudence, List of legal occupations.