Essays, stories, courtroom reports published in the »Advocate« newspaper are a kind of school for qualified readers, as well as a reflection of existing realities in legal practice.
The publication in the newspaper of speeches by Russian lawyers and their foreign colleagues serves as an illustration of the legal positions of lawyers that contributed to acquittals.
The newspaper pays special attention to the protection of lawyers' rights. Practice shows that after its articles effective measures are taken to eliminate the facts of pressure on lawyers.
The »Advocate« newspaper operates on the principle of economic self-sufficiency and independence from state bodies, with the full support of the International Union (Commonwealth) of Advocates.
In accordance with the Methodological Recommendations of the Federal Chamber of Advocates of 30.11.2007, an annual subscription to the advocates' newspaper, including the »Advocate« newspaper is counted as 5 hours of professional development training for advocates with more than 5 years of advocacy experience. In addition, seminars and scientific and practical conferences organized by the Presidium of the IUCA in Russia and abroad are one of the forms of professional development of advocates.