<p>The legal profession is a noble and well respected institution, though it is without certain unfathomable narrative about its Practitioners (Lawyers). &nbsp;See below some common misconceptions perceived by many, of Lawyers.&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Lawyers are proud: Contrary to this misconception, Lawyers only exude confidence not proudness.</li><li>Lawyers are liars: Lawyers use the understanding of the Law and the facts given to them by their clients to canvass argument on their behalf. Also, the law perceives an Accused to be innocent until proven guilty by a competent court. Again, Lawyers agree to ethical standards, which is one of the reasons they swear to speak nothing but the truth in court.</li><li>Lawyers need to be excellent Public Speakers: This is not a requirement to be a successful Lawyer, this might be a requirement for a Lawyer that deals with Jury.</li><li>Lawyers love to argue: This is far from the truth as many Lawyers claim to be conflict averse. The most part of being a Lawyer involves Researching and Reading with the aim of being on top of the job.</li><li>Lawyers are better than others: Lawyers do not compete with others, they only strive to gain reasonable and sizeable knowledge in order to properly arm themselves for a matter or case at hand or otherwise.</li><li>The misconception that a Lawyer is buried facing down is so hilarious and unbelievable. The fact remains that whichever way a deceased intends to be buried isn’t a ground for general classification. It’s a choice not a norm.</li><li>Lawyers are occult members: The legal profession is a noble one and very much against acts that will bring the institution to disrepute. The principle of Prim and Proper is an ethical check, that guides the attitudinal behaviour of a lawyer. Therefore, any Lawyer found engaging in illegal, immoral and or illicit activities shall be disbarred.</li><li>Lawyers are bound to go to hell: The premise(s) towards arriving at this conclusion still amazes me till this moment; like, I don’t get it! Lawyers are human and are also entitled to right to freedom of thought and conscience, which ultimately gives them a choice of belief, knowing that whatever they do either good or bad, has its consequences.</li></ol>

SOME COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT LAWYERS

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