| Base Of Difference | Lawyer | Advocate |
| Basic definition | The basic term of lawyer is refer to a persone who has a law degree and this can be LLB(3 Years) or BA.LLB(5 Years) | Advocate is also a law graduate but he/she is enrolled with Bar Council of India. |
| Represent | Lawyer cannot represent his client in the court room | Advocate can represent his client in the court room |
| Regulate | Bar Council of India can not regulate the conduct of lawyers. | On the other hand Bar Council of India regulate and controls the activities of Advocates. |
| Experience | Lawyers did not have the court room experience and mostly have academic experience. | On the other hand Advocate have court experience and they can conduct cases effectively. |
| Engagement | Lawyers can engage themselves in any other business or any professions. | On the hand Advocates will not engage themseleves in any other business or professions. But they can be sleeper partner in any firm or business. |
| Academic Activities | Lawyers can be involved in any full time academic activities for example like in teaching.
| Advocates can also engaged in academic activities but can not do that full time. |