practice law

idiom

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

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Under state bar rules, as long as Roland’s disbarment recommendation stands, Eastman is ineligible to practice law in California. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025 With over 25 years of legal experience and licenses to practice law in five states, Kevin is recognized for his ability to navigate the most challenging cases. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 Soon after becoming licensed to practice law, Anthony joined a boutique law firm with several other attorneys as one of the firm’s name partners. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024 After becoming licensed to practice law, Sir James became an associate at Hudson, Ferrell, Petree, Stockton, Stockton & Robinson PLLC and then a partner at Robinson and Lawing PLLC. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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