Lawyers have a major role in protection of the individual’s rights. In addition to professional qualities they must master many skills, including knowledge of psychology, in order to ensure effective communication with the citizens and in the formation of attorney-client relationship.
Advocate’s activity is a type of law-protecting activity, which aims at accomplishing legitimate interests of the person who receives legal assistance, with means and methods not prohibited by law.
Advocate activity includes:
1) Consultation, including consulting clients on their rights and obligations, activities of the judicial system in respect to the rights of the client, as well as studying documents, preparing other documents of legal nature;
2) Representation, including court representation;
3) Defense in criminal cases.
4) Provide legal assistance to the witness in cases and in order provided by law.

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