legal profession; lawyer; judicial officer
Refers to the legal profession as a whole, or to a person working in law, such as a lawyer, judge, or prosecutor. Often used in formal or news contexts.
He is studying to enter the legal profession.
This precedent is often cited in legal circles.
He is studying in the law faculty aiming to become a legal professional.
She has worked as a legal professional for over twenty years.
He passed the bar exam and obtained his qualifications as a legal professional.