2 Professions Or 1

Question 1

Arguments for merged

Answer 1

• one system of training so law students don’t have to decide at early stage which kind of work they want to do when they qualify
• no breakdown in communication or duplication in work or fees
• clients feel more confident as they have are working with same person all through out

Question 2

Arguments for divided

Answer 2

• barristers can give objective advise an issue as rush don’t know client and aren’t personally involved and can judge issue based on evidence provided
• cab rank rule for barristers insures that a person should always have someone to represent them in court
• each can specialise in their main areas(barristers in advocacy and solicitors in advice and letters)