Chapter 11-Legal profs- Barristers, Solicitors & Legal executives Flashcards
What is a barrister
These are lawyers that practice advocacy and litigation
What is a solicitor
they are legal representatives that defend clients legal interests and provide legal advice in many situation
What are legal executives
These are type of lawyers that specialise in a particular area of law and practice advocacy and give advice to their clients
What are qualifications and training for a Barrister in order
1-Degree entry followed by the BCAT test
2-Joining of an Inn court
3-Bar professional training course
4-complete 12 training sessions
5-called to the bar
6-12 month pupillage
What does the Bar professional training course aim to do for barristers
-help gain a skill of knowledge of procedure and evidence and competency of cases.
What is pupillage and what does it do
A programme that aims to get training barristers an all round and hands-on experience
-There will be a 12th month training with the 1st six being a non practicing term and the 2nd six being a practicing term with an experienced barrister
What are the qualifications and training for a solicitor
1-Degree entry OR completing a GDL for non law degree entrants
2-Legal practicing course
3-2 year training contract
4-professional skills course
5-admitted to Roll of solicitors
6-Solicitors qualifying examination SQE
What does the professional skills course consist of
-48 hours of tuition with assessments - an extra 24 hours of an elective element
what are the 2 qualifications of becoming a legal executive
1-professional diploma in law and higher diploma in law
2-Work for at least 5 years.
Where do Barristers usually work
-They can be self employed
-usually work from a set of chambers where they are with other barristers which are about 10-20
What are the 5 roles of barristers in criminal courts
-Advice
-Works with the CPS on the sufficient evidence available
-outlines the case to the court
-lead prosecution witnesses and make a closing speech
-can advise on the possibility of an appeal
What are the roles of barristers in civil cases
-evidence and legal arguments are drafted by the barrister
-argue for the award of costs
-can advise on the possibility of an appeal
what’s a way of accessing a barrister straight ahead rather than passing through a solicitor
Bar Direct
What is the Cab bank rule
This means a Barrister cannot turn down a case that has been given to them (exceptions are the Bar direct)
what is the Bar Council supposed to do for new barristers
-promotes fair access to justice
-high standard of ethics
-equality and diversity
-business opportunities
