Counselor vs. Lawyer

Counselor vs. Lawyer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Counselor and Lawyer

Counselornoun

A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.

Lawyernoun

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree and/or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. conduct lawsuits and/or give legal advice.

Counselornoun

A licensed and professionally trained counselor.

Lawyernoun

By extension, a legal layman who argues points of law.

Counselornoun

(education) A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health.

Lawyernoun

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Counselornoun

(legal) A counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law or counsellor-at-law is an attorney.

Lawyerverb

To practice law.

Counselornoun

(politics) A high ranking diplomat, usually just below an ambassador or minister.

Lawyerverb

(intransitive) To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.

Counselornoun

A children’s supervisor, usually at camp.

Lawyerverb

(intransitive) To make legalistic arguments.

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Counselornoun

some who gives advice about problems

Lawyerverb

To barrage (a person) with questions in order to get them to admit something.

You've been lawyered!

Counselornoun

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

Lawyernoun

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

Counselornoun

a lawyer who pleads cases in court