English Legal System Flashcards
What do Solicitors provide for their client
Legal advice
Negotiate on behalf of their client
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A clients first point of contact with the legal profession
What type of work do Solicitors do
Advocacy (pre-trial, lower courts)
Or
Advocacy - Higher Courts (Solicitor Advocates)
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Advocacy work on behalf of their client
What type of context do Solicitors work in
High Street Firms
City Firms
Or
“In House” Firms who are directly employed by a single client
What are the two main ways to qualify as a Solicitor
Study a three-year qualifying law degree
Non-Law Degree to then a Graduate Diploma in Law
What does SRA stand for
Solicitors Regulation Authority
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An independent body which seeks to ensure that high standards are maintained
What are Barristers
Specialist Advocates
Higher rights of audience
Where do Barristers work
In chambers (which is the term for the offices and support staff that they share)
What do Barristers provide to Solicitors
Expert opinions on points of law
Draft complex documents
Conduct pre-trail meetings
What qualifications do you need to become a Barrister
Three-year qualifying Law Degree
Or
Non-law degree to then a graduate diploma in law
What is the role of a Legal Executive
Specialise in a particular area of law
Draft Documents
Negotiate
Give legal advice
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But have no rights of audience to begin with
What are Legal Executives regulated by
CILEx Regutlation
What are Paralegals
Unqualified workers in law firms
What is the Cab-Rank Rule
Barristers must accept any case offered to them for which they are available. Which allows equal representation for all
What is the Legal Service act 2007
Solicitors and Barristers can work for the same firm
What could the public have access to since 2004
The public are able to access barristers directly without going through a solicitor
