practice law

idiom

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

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In response, Kennedy pledged to divest his interests in the case by transferring them to his adult son, Conor Kennedy, who is licensed to practice law and works at a law firm currently suing Gardasil's manufacturer, Merck. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 Last year, he was stripped of his ability to practice law in New York and Washington, D.C., amounting to a tragic fall from grace for the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. Molly Crane Newman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025 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 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 2 Mar. 2025.

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