Is it permissible to work as a scribe for a lawyer, knowing the need for the job and that the work environment is suitable, but it is temporary until graduation and working in teaching, and the condition of the clients is unknown?
Working as a lawyer is originally permissible, but it can become forbidden due to certain circumstances, such as defending oppressors. The Permanent Committee has stated that engaging in legal advocacy to establish truth, refute falsehood, restore rights, and support the oppressed is permissible because it falls under cooperation in righteousness and piety. Otherwise, it is impermissible because it constitutes cooperation in sin and aggression. One should verify the nature of the cases handled by the office. If it is not predominantly assumed that the office defends oppressors, then the work there is originally permissible.
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