legal personelle

Question 1

role of solicitors

Answer 1

-interview clients and take statements
-draft and write letters
-representing clients
-advising clients
-brief barristers for crown court

Question 2

advocacy of solicitors

Answer 2

-limited rights of audience
-can advocate in magistrates court
-must train as solicitor advocate to present in crown court

Question 3

regulation of solicitors

Answer 3

-by the law society
-SOLICITORS REGULATORY AUTHORITY deals with complaints about misconduct
-can fine or suspend solicitors

Question 4

role of barristers

Answer 4

-advocacy
-work from chambers
-full rights of audience
-advise clients
-can apply to become KC
-cannot refuse a case if available

Question 5

regulation of barristers

Answer 5

-general council of the bar represents barristers
-BAR STANDARDS BOARD: regulates, sets entry standards, code of conduct, discipline barristers in breach of code

Question 6

role of legal executives

Answer 6

-specialise in particular area of law
-similar to role of solicitor
-handling aspects of property transfer
-assisting in formation of company
-draft wills
-advise people accused of crime

Question 7

advocacy of legal executives

Answer 7

-some rights of audience
-can do advocacy course and intend wider rights of audience (civil, criminal and family proceedings certificates)

Question 8

regulation of legal executives

Answer 8

-all are members of the chartered institute of legal executives which provides education and a code of conduct
-CILEx regulation board investigate complaints and refer to disciplinary tribunal