The History Of Law In 10 Minutes Or Less
Did you know that, at one time, it was illegal to be a lawyer?
It's debatable where the profession started but most sources claim that it originated in Ancient Greece and then became a profession in the Roman Republic. There were two types of lawyers. Those who were "jurisconsults" were wealthy men who studied law and could offer advice regarding interpretation or certain courses to take.
The other men were called "