Bangalore: Not every job on Earth is treated equally. While some are universally revered and get more respect than the rest because of the intangible stuff associated with them, others are not so valued and are not given the due respect. 

Here is list of the most respected professions in the world across a wide variety of sectors that have a major impact on the society, as listed by David Lorango on Ehow and Mary Ann Milbourn on Orange County Register.

#10. Lawyers:

The social service and the altruism attached to this line of work have elevated this profession into the league of the noblest and the most respected profession in the world.  

These professionals serve as both advisors and advocates. They speak on behalf on their clients in courts and produce supporting documents / evidence, as well as council their clients on their legal obligations or rights and see to that the justice is delivered.