Legal personnel Flashcards
What are the 3 types of legal personnel
Brristers
Solicitors
Legal executives
Barristers
describe
self employed working out of a chamber
Barristers
What does their work include
Acting as a specialist legal advisor, giving clinets objective opinions on the merits of the case
SOlicitor
Describe
Employed by a firm, there work depends on the firm that employs them
Solicitor
What does their job consist of
they are the first contact with clients needing legal advice
acting as advocates for clients generally in lower courts
Legal executives
describe
qualified lawyers that specialise in one particular area of law.
- work alongside socilitors
Legal executives
What does their job consist of
giving legal advice on a range of specialist ares, for example personal injury or debt recovery
Regulation of legal personnel
why is regulation of legal personnel important
ensures a safe and responsible environment without recourse and their clients
Regulation of legal personnel
Who regulates barristers and what are their duties
The Bar Standards Board
- setting education and training requirements of barristers
- setting standards of conduct for barristers
Regulation of legal personnel
Who regulates solicitors and what are their duties
Solicitors Regulatory Authority
-handle complaints
- set standards for qualifying as a solicitor
Regulation of legal personnel
Who regulates legal executives and what are their duties
CILEx Regulation
- oversees education, qualification and practise standards
- takes action against legal executives who don’t meet standards
