Lawyer's Day
December 28, Monday
Significance of the holiday
This day emphasizes the important role of lawyers in ensuring:
* protection of human rights and freedoms
* rule of law
* fair judicial proceedings
* access to qualified legal assistance
The holiday serves as a reminder of the mission of the legal profession as one of the key institutions of a rule-of-law state.
History of establishment
The date of the holiday is associated with the creation of the modern legal profession in Azerbaijan. On December 28, 1999, the Law "On Lawyers and the Legal Profession" was adopted, which laid the legal foundations for the activities of lawyers and the formation of the Bar Association in the independent republic. Later, this date was established as a professional holiday.
Who celebrates
The holiday is celebrated by:
* lawyers and members of the Bar Association
* legal professionals and law professors
* law faculty students
* representatives of the judicial and law enforcement system
How the holiday is celebrated
On this day in the country, there are usually:
* ceremonial gatherings and conferences
* professional roundtables and seminars
* awards and recognition for outstanding lawyers
* publications and media reports on the role of the legal profession
Role of the legal profession in Azerbaijan
The legal profession in Azerbaijan:
* provides legal assistance to citizens and organizations
* participates in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings
* contributes to raising the legal culture of society
* protects human interests in national and international courts
Modern significance
In the context of the development of the country's legal system, Lawyer's Day emphasizes the need for:
* strengthening the independence of the legal profession
* improving professional standards
* adhering to ethical norms
* expanding access to legal assistance
Meaning of the holiday
Lawyer's Day in Azerbaijan is an occasion to show respect to representatives of the profession whose work is aimed at protecting the law and human rights, and to remind of the importance of justice and trust in the legal system.
Lawyer's Day in other years
- 2021 December 28, Tuesday
- 2022 December 28, Wednesday
- 2023 December 28, Thursday
- 2024 December 28, Saturday
- 2025 December 28, Sunday
- 2027 December 28, Tuesday