Title: What to know about being a legal advocate - One Legal
Headings: What to know about being a legal advocate
What to know about being a legal advocate
What is a legal advocate?
What do legal advocates do?
Tenant advocacy
Wrongful conviction
Disability advocacy
Cancer rights
Child and family advocacy
Victim advocacy
Mediation
How can I become a legal advocate, and what does it pay?

Content: What to know about being a legal advocate - One Legal
What to know about being a legal advocate
As a legal professional, perhaps becoming a legal advocate has always seemed too daunting to consider. Or perhaps you’ve never heard or thought about being a legal advocate. Let’s talk about what being a legal advocate means, and why you might consider becoming one. What is a legal advocate? A legal advocate works within the legal system on behalf of another person to advocate for their rights or needs. These representatives advocate in particular for members of underserved communities. Some types of parties that you might advocate for in the legal industry include: Children
Abused women
Accident victims
Disabled people
Low-income tenants
Crime victims
Parties to legal disputes
Prisoners
Legal advocacy jobs can involve many areas of law, from family law to contract law and environmental law. Being an advocate can be an extremely rewarding experience. What do legal advocates do?