practice law

idiom

: to work as a lawyer
She practices law with a firm in Boston.

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McNeilly, who was admitted to practice law in Minnesota in 2004, had twice been previously disciplined by the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 Apr. 2025 According to the National Conference of Bar Examiners, the assessment is typically completed before the bar and a passing score is mandatory in order to practice law in California. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Similarly, in the legal profession, lawyers who violate state bar codes of conduct are subject to discipline, such as censure, suspension, or loss of license to practice law. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 Lofton is eligible to practice law in Texas, according to the State Bar of Texas website. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for practice law

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“Practice law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practice%20law. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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