barristers

Question 1

How many barristers employed by organisations are there in England and Wales? (e.g. Crown Prosecution Service, independent businesses, local government, Civil Service

Answer 1

3,000

Question 2

How many self-employed barristers are there in England and Wales?

Answer 2

12,700

Question 3

Barristers are controlled by..

Answer 3

General Council of the Bar

Question 4

Barristers are regulated by…

Answer 4

Bar Standards Board

Question 5

What are the Inns of Court?

Answer 5

Lincoln’s Inn, Inner Temple, Middle Temple, Gray’s Inn

Question 6

What is meant by Direct Access?

Answer 6

There is direct access to a barrister for civil cases (people don’t have to go to a solicitor first) - however this is not available for criminal or family cases

Question 7

What is the cab rank rule?

Answer 7

If the barrister is available and has suitable expertise, they must take the next available case. They cannot pick and choose cases

Question 8

What is meant by the Queen’s Council/taking silk?

Answer 8

After at least 10 years as a barrister, it is available to apply to become a QC and take high profile cases that take higher fees

Question 9

After at least 10 years as a barrister, it is available to apply to become a QC and take high profile cases that take higher fees

Answer 9

After at least 10 years as a barrister, it is available to apply to become a QC and take high profile cases that take higher fees

Question 10

Those who specialise in advocacy will still..

Answer 10

Complete legal research, wrote opinions and draft documents
- Hold cases conferences with clients to advise them on the law
- Negotiate settlements with the other side