OBS_VALUE: Novelty of 2018 Advocacy and Legal Assistance Law is the regulation of legal consultants' activities, along with previously regulated advocates. Prior to 2018, legal consultants' activities were not regulated (except for general admission for persons with higher legal education to provide representation in civil and criminal court cases, with criminal defense representation reserved for advocates). Legal consultants can be employees of a legal entity with no equity restrictions. To note, only licensed advocates can be members of the advocate's bureau (non-profit partnership).