barristers Flashcards
What is needed for entry into the bar
A degree
What can a person take if their degree is not in law
A GDL graduate diploma in law
What course must they pass
The barristers training course
What is learnt on the barristers training course
case prep opinion writing drafting documents conference skills negotiation advocacy knowledge of litigation sentencing and evidence
What happens when a student passes the training course
They are called to the bar
What is the practical stage student barristers must go through
pupillage
What is pupillage
on the job training where a student is with a barrister for 12 months or two different barristers for 6 months each
How early must a student apply for pupillage
18 months before hand
What are the 4 parts of the bar
Lincoln inn, Grays inn, inner temple and middle temple
Where do barristers work from
A chamber where there are usually 15-20 other barristers
What will a barrister usually employ
A clerk as a practice administrator to book cases
What can a barrister apply to after 10 years of practice
the queens council
What does the queens council offer
High difficulty cases but more money
What speciality of barrister is rarely seen in court
Those working with tax and company law
How does a person access a barrister
People will seek out a solicitor who will brief the barrister on the case
A barrister must have special training to take on cases through direct access
