3: The role of barristers Flashcards
How many self employed barristers are there?
Around 16,500.
Who books cases and negotiates fees for a barrister?
A Clerk.
How many barristers are employed by organisations?
Around 3,000.
What does a party first do after hiring a barrister?
Instruct/Brief the barrister on the case.
What is a barristers key area of work?
Advocacy- presenting cases in court.
What rights of audience do Barristers have?
Barristers have full rights of audience which means they can appear in any court in England and Wales.
What do barristers give?
Advice, write “opinions”, host case conferences with solicitors and witnesses, draft legal documents such as a Defence and help with negotiations.
What fees can a barrister collect?
Brief fees- Fees for taking on a case.
Advice fees- Fees for providing written advice.
Court fees- Fees for days in court if the matter proceeds to trial.
What can a barrister apply to be made after 10 years of practice?
A King’s Council (KC).
What can a KC do that normal barristers can’t?
Take on more complex cases.
Charge higher fees.
Have a junior barrister to assist with a case.
