Image of lawyers in Polish society

Abstract

Lawyers are influential group in society. Their work is necessary for the Civil Society and the State under the Rule of Law can functionwell. Lawyers can realise their social tasks if the society trusts them. So, there must exist good communication inter lawyers and others citizens. The image is important element of this communication. The research in subject of lawyer’s image let to know what people mean about lawyers. Co-authors present results and interpretation of their resources in the term of social perception of lawyers in Poland. The scores aren’t positive. Image of lawyers is stereotypical and non-individualize. The society don’t understand lawyers and lawyers don’t know the needs of society. The paper includes the comparison of social demands and perception of lawyers. At the end, authors propose solutions for change the situation.