This date is to recognize the dedication and commitment of law professionals worldwide. In Argentina, this day is also linked to the tribute to a key figure in the political and legal history of the country.
Each February 3 The International Lawyerin commemoration of the Foundation of the International Lawyers (UIA)which was created on this date in 1947. The UIA is a global organization that brings together lawyers around the world with the aim of promoting human rights, access to justice and improving professional practice.
This date was chosen to recognize the effort and dedication of the professionals of the Right worldwide. This day is intended to honor those men and women That, with their work, they contribute to the search for a more fair world, exercising the defense of citizens in judicial and administrative processes, as well as providing legal advice.
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The origin of the celebration of lawyer’s day in Argentina
In Argentinaon the day of the lawyer is celebrated every August 29, in commemoration of the Birth of Juan Bautista Alberdi In 1810. This date was chosen by the Argentine Federation of Bar Associations (FACA) In 1958, in recognition of the great contribution that Alberdi made to Argentine law, especially with his most famous work, bases and starting points for the political organization of the Argentine Republic.
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The lawyer’s day in the rest of the world
While the lawyer’s day is celebrated internationally, each country has its national date with the objective of pay tribute to relevant figures in the history of law and recognize the work of lawyers in various nations. Some of the most outstanding countries and celebration dates are:
- Colombia: June 22, in honor of Cristóbal Hurtado de Mendoza and Montillafirst president of Venezuela after independence.
- Chili: May 21, due to the death of Arturo Prat ChacónHero of the Peru-Chile war and lawyer.
- Ecuador: February 20, commemorating the centenary of the birth of Luis Felipe Borja PérezEcuadorian jurist and politician.
- Mexico: July 12, in memory of the first chair of law in the Real and Pontifical University of Mexico in 1553.
- Peru: April 2, in honor of the birth of Francisco García-Calderón Landalawyer and president of Peru.
- Venezuela: June 23, remembering the birth of Cristóbal Hurtado de Mendoza and Montillafirst president of Venezuela.
Each of these countries chooses a significant date linked to its legal and political historyto pay tribute to the profession that lawyers play in the maintenance of justice and order in their respective nations.
Source: Ambito
