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International Be Kind to Lawyers Day: History, facts, and 5 quotes about legal practitioners

International Be Kind to Lawyers Day is observed on the second Tuesday of April every year and was first celebrated in 2008

The purpose of International Be Kind to Lawyers Day, which falls on April 11 this year, is to treat the lawyers in our lives with the respect and admiration they merit.

The day is observed on the second Tuesday of April every year and was first celebrated in 2008. Lawyers scored average ratings for their honesty and integrity, according to a 2018 Gallup survey.

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History of International Be Kind to Lawyers Day

International Be Kind to Lawyers Day was first started by public speaking coach Steve Hughes to combat negative perceptions of the profession. Hughes thought it was important to show our love, respect, and admiration for lawyers every day of the year. The second Tuesday in April was chosen because it occurred between two occasions with somewhat derogatory associations, April Fool's Day (April 1) and US Tax Day (April 15), NATIONAL TODAY reported.

A Twitter user wrote, "Happy International Be Kind to Lawyers Day! Take time today to recognize and support the tireless work lawyers do."

5 facts about attorneys

Here are some interesting facts about the lawyers.

1. The first female attorney had to sue to be admitted to the bar in 1844.

2. Even if you confess to a crime, lawyers are not allowed to discuss the specifics of your case with anybody besides you, Superpages reported.

3. Sometimes, a lawyer might have your lawsuit dismissed out of court.

4. The first attorneys in history were not attorneys. The first lawyers were essentially orators who became advocates for people in ancient Greece.

5. Only 14.4% of the 1.3 million or so attorneys in the US have ABA certification.

5 quotes about law practitioners

Check these inspirational quotes about lawyers.

1. "Being a lawyer is not merely a vocation. It is a public trust, and each of us has an obligation to give back to our communities." – Janet Reno

2. "Your attitude will go a long way in determining your success, your recognition, your reputation, and your enjoyment in being a lawyer." – Joe Jamail

3.  "War is the statesman's game, the priest's delight, the lawyer's jest, the hired assassin's trade." – Percy Bysshe Shelley

4. "Everyone wants to say they hate lawyers, and yet I've never met a parent who didn't want their kid to be a lawyer." – Jessi Klein

5. "Finding a good barber is like finding a good lawyer - you gotta go to the same guy." – Ronny Chieng