Who are the “Liberal Professions”

Liberal Professions work directly for the interests of citizens; they guarantee the enforcement of basic requirements like health, access to law etc. Liberal professions are intermediaries between citizens and state, thus providing freedom within the state and to the state. Clearly defined fields of responsibility and strict professional regulations make the difference between liberal professions and trade.

Definition:

The members of the liberal professions provide their intellectual services

• personally
• on their own responsibility and
• professionally independent

in the interest of their principals and general public.

Professional regulations and codes of conduct according to laws enacted by government and professional representations settle the activities of the members of the liberal professions, providing and enhancing professionalism, quality and mutual trust to their principals.

Liberal Professions represent rule of law, closeness to citizens, high standards for health, quality and consumer protection.

They play a significant role in civil society as intermediaries between citizens and state, opinion leader and employer.