Development of Professional Lawyer Competency of Lawyers in the Court of Justice Region 3

Abstract

Background and Aims: Professional lawyer competency is necessary to uphold justice, ensure efficient legal representation, and protect clients' rights. It illustrates a lawyer's ability to navigate complex legal systems with skill and morality, ensuring justice and legal compliance. Thus, this paper aims to (1) study the level of professional legal competence of lawyers in the Court of Justice Region 3; (2) study the factors affecting the development of professional legal competence of lawyers in the Court of Justice Region 3; And (3) study the guidelines for developing legal competence in developing professional lawyers in the Court of Justice Region 3.

Methodology: A mixed-methods research design was used. The sample consisted of 374 corporate and independent lawyers in the Court of Justice Region 3 area. The target group for interviews was 20 presidents of the Lawyers Council in the Court of Justice Region 3 area. The research instruments were questionnaires and semi-structured interview forms. The research statistics included percentages, means, standard deviation, correlation coefficient, survey factor analysis, and qualitative data analysis by content analysis.

Results: (1) The level of professional legal competence of lawyers in the Court of Justice Region 3 was at the highest level overall, (2) Factors affecting the development of professional legal competence of lawyers in the Court of Justice Region 3 included materials, equipment, and tools, location, personnel, and cooperation of relevant agencies. In terms of the organization structure and budget, the relationship is between .326-.733, And (3) Guidelines for developing lawyer competency in developing professional lawyers in the Region 3 Court of Justice consist of (3.1) Organization structure: Establishing a company helps create clear standards and work structures, has a suitable and clear office structure, creates joint ownership, and brings together experts in various fields to establish a company, (3.2) Personnel: Organize teams and handle specific cases, have expertise in various types of cases, arrange positions in the office, develop personnel in administrative work, and continuously monitor and follow up on work, (3.3) Budget: Carefully plan expenses and income, prepare financial statements, set up an office in the form of a juristic person, and prepare financial documents and financial management transparently, (3.4) Location: Use more online channels, convenient locations near government offices, and have appropriate and complete spaces to support work. Good management in the office should have clear divisions of space. (3.5) Materials and equipment: Prepare equipment that supports work, and work that emphasizes the quality of work. Develop and create excellence in using quality materials and equipment, and use modern technology (3.6). Coordination of relevant agencies. Create knowledge and relationships in the area, participate in social activities and help society, create a credible image, and create networks in the legal profession.

Conclusion: The competence of professional lawyers in the Court of Justice Region 3 is at the highest level. Important factors affecting the development of competence include materials, equipment, locations, personnel, organizational structure, budget, and coordination. The development approach focuses on improving the organizational structure, personnel team, budget, locations, materials, and equipment, and creating cooperation for sustainability in the profession.