Legal personell Flashcards
What is the role of a solicitor
Provide legal advice, take witness statements, draw up contracts, negotiate for clients, brief a barrister, draft wills and can act for clients in court
What act allows solicitors to advocate in higher courts with a certificate of advocacy
Access to justice act 1999
Who regulates solicitors
Law society
Where do complaints about solicitors go to
Firm (28 days), solicitor regulation authority, solicitors disciplinary tribunal, legal obudsman
Why can someone sue a solicitor
Negligence or breach of contract
Why can a solicitor sue somebody
If they haven’t been paid
Who else can sue a solicitor
Anyone who is affected by them, White v Jones
What is the role of a barrister
Make opening and closing statements, question witnesses, argue over sentencing and can represent their client in any court
What is the kings council
Deal with complicated and high profile cases
How many years experience do you need to be able to join the kings council
10 years
What percentage of barristers join the king council
10%
Who regulates barristers
Bar council
Where do complaints against barristers go
The chambers (28 days), bar standards board, bar tribunal and adjudication service, legal ombudsman
Why can a barrister be sued
Failing their duty, written advice and opinions and negligence in courts
What rule has been placed that states a client can go directly to a barrister
Direct access rule
