Barristers Work Flashcards
Though barristers are self-employed were do they usually work?
from a set of chambers where they can share administrative expenses with other barristers
Most sets of chambers are fairly small , how many are usually working in a chamber?
15-25
What will the clerk be employed as to a chamber?
as a practise administrator
What is the job of the clerk employed as a practise administrator?
to book in cases and negotiate fees
What is one of the problems facing newly qualified barristers?
the difficulty of finding a tenancy in chambers
Due to the difficulty of newly qualified barristers of finding a tenancy in chambers what do many do?
-they will do a third six-month pupilage and then ‘squat’ as an unofficial tenant before obtaining a place
How has the rule on having to practise from chambers been relaxed?
it is technically possible for barristers to practise from home
Although the majority of barristers concentrate on advocacy, what are others areas of speciality that rarely have the need to appear in court ?
- tax
- company law
Where do barristers have rights of audience ?
in all courts in England and Wales
What else do even those who specialise in advocacy do a certain amount of ?
paperwork , writing opinions on cases, giving advice and drafting documents for use in court
What was a criticism of the original process which meant anybody who wished to instruct a barrister had to go to a solicitor first who would then brief the barrister?
this caused unnecessary expense for clients as they had to use two lawyers instead of one
From what year have the Bar granted direct access to anyone both individual or business in civil cases?
since 2004
What areas is direct access to the Bar still not granted?
- Criminal cases
- Family Work
What is the cab rank rule?
This is how barristers operate under which they cannot turn down a case if it is on the area of law they deal with and they are free to take
When does the cab rank rule not apply?
When clients approach the barrister direct
