Legal activities

ISIC v4.0 Code: 691

About legal activities

isic code 691 covers a wide range of legal activities, including legal representation and advice, as well as activities of notaries public, arbitrators, examiners, and referees. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing essential services that support businesses, individuals, and the legal system as a whole. Legal professionals help navigate complex laws and regulations, resolve disputes, and ensure the proper functioning of commercial and social transactions.

Production process

The main production techniques in the legal activities industry involve the application of legal expertise and knowledge to various client needs. This typically includes research, analysis, and interpretation of relevant laws and regulations, as well as the preparation of legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, and court filings. Legal professionals may also engage in negotiation, mediation, and litigation on behalf of their clients.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the legal activities industry include a highly skilled and educated workforce, access to legal resources and databases, and a thorough understanding of the relevant laws and regulations. Legal professionals often require specialized training, such as a law degree, and must stay up-to-date with changes in the legal landscape. Additionally, legal practices may require office space, administrative support, and access to legal research tools and technologies.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the legal activities industry are the provision of legal services and advice to clients, which can include individuals, businesses, and other organizations. The outputs of this industry can be consumed by a wide range of other industries, such as 681 Real estate activities, 641 Monetary intermediation, and 841 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security, as these sectors often require legal support for various transactions and operations.

Family tree for legal activities

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/M'>M: Professional, scientific and technical activities</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/M/69'>69: Legal and accounting activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/M/691'>691: Legal activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/M/692'>692: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/M/6910'>6910: Legal activities</a>"]


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