Barristers A01 Flashcards
how many barristers are working in private practices
13,000
if they are not working for a private practice, where may they work
3000 work in
-Crown Prosecution Service
-Government
-Industry
Where do barristers typically work from
chambers - buildings where self employed barristers work
who may barrister employ to work in chambers
a clark - they will manage cases
what is majority of the workload of a barrister
advocacy
what rights of audience do barristers have
full rights of audience in England and Wales (can represent all clients in all courts)
what are some areas of law barristers may specialise in
-crime
-family law
-company law
-commercial law
who are the cases referred to by
a solicitor
what sort of access do barristers have to clients
limited direct access to clients in criminal cases
what is the cab rank rule
barristers have to take the next available case
what can barristers apply to become
Kings Counsel
what are the requirements to apply to become Kings Counsel
-must have at least 10 years experience
-must have a very high success rate in their cases
(very competitive)
what doesn’t apply when you become Kings Counsel
cab rank rule
