human rights lawyer
Dignities defender attorney
A human rights lawyer is an attorney who specializes in cases involving fundamental freedoms and protections—civil liberties, political persecution, torture, discrimination, refugee status.
The work often involves international law and advocacy before tribunals or human rights bodies: Human rights lawyers documented abuses by the regime.
The term carries connotations of idealism and sometimes danger, as such lawyers frequently challenge powerful governments.
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- justiceFair treatment under law
- rule of lawSupremacy of established laws
- activistVigorous cause champion
- courtroomJudicial proceedings chamber
due process · fair trial · refugee · asylum · defender · legal aid · litigation · torture · war crimes · prisoner · death row · habeas corpus · persecution · freedom · free speech · dignity · tribunal · testimony
- Legal Careersattorney, paralegal, solicitor, barrister, counsel
- legal professionalsattorney, barrister, solicitor, counsel, judge
- Legal Expertsjurist, legal adviser, legal advisor, law professor, counsel
- aid workersaid worker, relief worker, Red Cross worker, disaster relief worker, volunteer
- Government Lawyersattorney general, district attorney, public prosecutor, prosecutor, solicitor general