LII Legal Information Institute
In the 19th century in England, and in 1937 in the U.S., the two systems were merged. The third type of legal system—accepted by some countries without separation of church and state—is religious Law, based on scriptures. The specific system that a country is ruled by is often determined by its history, connections with other countries, or its adherence to international standards. The sources that jurisdictions adopt as authoritatively binding are the defining features of any legal system.
- Once accredited, a lawyer will often work in a law firm, in a chambers as a sole practitioner, in a government post or in a private corporation as an internal counsel.
- While laws are positive “is” statements (e.g. the fine for reversing on a highway is €500); law tells us what we “should” do.
- In China and other developing countries there are not sufficient professionally trained people