One learned in the law. "Scribe" was the official and legal designation. He who is called a lawyer in Matthew 22:35 is called a "scribe" in Mark 12:28, what we should call a "divine." A "doctor of the law" is the highest title (Acts 5:34).
Bibliography Information Fausset, Andrew Robert M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Lawyer' Fausset's Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Fausset's; 1878.