Which activity always requires a law license?

Drafting legal documents is an activity that always requires a law license because it involves the application of legal knowledge to create documents that have legal significance and implications. This task requires an understanding of legal principles, the ability to interpret laws and legal precedents, and the skill to accurately convey legal rights and obligations.

In contrast, while filing documents with the court and interviewing witnesses may involve legal procedures, these activities do not necessarily require formal legal training or a license in many jurisdictions. Filing documents can sometimes be done by paralegals or individuals under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Similarly, interviewing witnesses can be conducted by anyone, as it does not inherently involve providing legal advice or interpreting the law.

Conducting personal consultations, while typically requiring a law license if legal advice is provided, may not always require that license if the individual is simply gathering information without offering any legal counsel. However, drafting legal documents distinctly mandates knowledge of the law, making it a privileged activity reserved for licensed attorneys.