practice law

phrase

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

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The Missouri Supreme Court ultimately decided to reprimand Zahnd rather than suspend his law license, which did not affect his ability to practice law or his ability to serve as county prosecutor. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 But despite its imperfections, AI is already transforming the way that most people practice law. — Logan Brown, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 Paralegals are not licensed to practice law but assist with research, drafting documents and interacting with clients. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 He was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania in 1992 and in West Virginia in 1993, according to the firm's website. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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