Can anyone tell me the difference between Advocate and Lawyer

A Lawyer is basically a general term which can be used for every person who is pursuing or studying law or has a bachelor’s degree in law i.e. LL.B. LL.B stands for Legum Baccalaureus, which is a Latin term and means Bachelor of Law. Therefore, a lawyer includes law professors, barristers, advocates, attorneys, solicitors and so on. However, they are eligible to give legal advice to any person but the lawyers do not have the locus standi i.e. the right to plead and stand in the court on behalf of any person.

On the other hand, Advocate is a qualified legal professional who has not only obtained a degree in law but has enrolled himself/herself as a practicing advocate under the Bar Council of India.

The term advocate meaning is provided under the Section 2(1)(a) of the Advocates Act, 1961 and they are governed through this act only.

Ans. An advocate is a qualified individual representing the client in a court of law, whereas a lawyer is used to designate anyone in the legal profession.