"Lawyer" comes from Old French "laier" meaning "to read law". "Attorney" originates from Latin "attornatus" meaning "one appointed". Lawyer can refer to anyone trained in law, regardless of licensing. Attorney specifically refers to licensed lawyer
Lawyer is a student who graduates from any law course. Barrister is a legal profession from England, Wales, New Zealand, Australia. Solicitor handles most legal work from client to court
Lawyers must register with a bar association in their province. There are 80 bar associations in total, with 127,691 registered lawyers. Lawyers can form additional associations in provinces with over 5,000 attorneys. Union of Turkish Bars controls and distributes legal aid services