The Role of Lawyers in Providing Legal Services in the Judicial Environment

Authors

  • Fauziah Lubis Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Anisah Lubis Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Dwi Putri Mardhyah Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Sri Dwi Khoironi Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Naufal Ariq Nst Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Saidin Ali Hutapea Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35961/teraju.v7i01.1879

Keywords:

Advocate, Legal Services, Judicial Institution

Abstract

This research aims to analyse the role of advocates in providing legal services in various judicial environments in Indonesia, including religious, state, state administration, and military. The background of this research is based on the importance of advocates as an integral part of the legal system that bridges society with judicial institutions, as well as being an enforcer of the rule of law, justice, and human rights. The issue raised is the extent to which advocates are able to carry out their role effectively in various courts. The method used is normative juridical with a statutory approach (statute approach) and literature analysis to explore the relevant legal framework. Research results show that advocates have a great responsibility not only in defending the client, but also in ensuring the fulfilment of the community's constitutional rights, including through free legal assistance (pro bono). However, the main challenge lies in the limited scope of advocates in the military judiciary. In conclusion, advocates play an important role as a balancer of power in the legal system. Strengthening the legal framework is needed so that advocates can contribute more widely, ensuring a fair, transparent, and just judicial process.

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2025-08-06

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Lubis, F., Lubis, A., Mardhyah, D. P., Dwi Khoironi, S., Ariq Nst, N., & Ali Hutapea, S. (2025). The Role of Lawyers in Providing Legal Services in the Judicial Environment: . TERAJU, 7(01), 123–136. https://doi.org/10.35961/teraju.v7i01.1879

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Vol. 7 No. 01 (2025)

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