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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as lawyer" is not correct in standard written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to someone in their capacity or role as a lawyer, but it typically requires an article or modifier.
Example: "He was hired as a lawyer for the case."
Alternatives: "in the role of a lawyer" or "acting as a lawyer".
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Morris Kaplan, Mitchell Disbarred as Lawyer in State, N.Y.
Mr. Edwards pitched himself as a populist, up from hardscrabble mill towns to success as lawyer.
In court, Mr. Seselj, speaking as accused and as lawyer, has made his position abundantly clear.
As White House counsel, Miers describes herself as lawyer to the presidency and the president.
ADMINISTRATION CHAMPION Chairman of the Two Conventions That Nominated Wilson Began Political Career as Lawyer.
And during that period, I will admit, that I started acting as lawyer for their defence.
I will admit, that acting as lawyer for their defence, I was not prosecuting the case.
In 1962, it inspired the Oscar-winning film starring Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch.
As clumsy as he was in his role as lawyer, he brought unvarnished outrage to his closing arguments last week.
Marion qualified as lawyer after she was elected in 2012 but is now a full-time politician.
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A NOTED HORTICULTURIST Began Career as Lawyer--Donated Use of Land to the Unemployed for Gardens.
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