Legal Personnel Flashcards
How many self-employed barrister’s are there?
12,700
What are the 4 Inns of Court that a barrister must be a member of?
Lincoln Inn
Inner Temple
Middle Temple
Gray’s Inn
When is direct access to a barrister available?
In civil cases, a client may go straight to a barrister without consulting a solicitor to avoid unnecessary fees.
Though in criminal cases, it is still necessary to consult a solicitor
How many solicitors are there in England and Wales?
Around 130,000
What does the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 allow?
Solicitors to become solicitor advocates and gain higher rights of audience than the Magistrates’ and County courts
What are the requirements for an application to the Kings Counsel?
10 years as a barrister or solicitor advocate
How many barristers at the bar are KC?
10%
How many legal executives are there?
20,000
What qualifications are needed to be a legal executive?
Legal Executives Qualification in Law
Professional Diploma in Law
Professional Higher Diploma in Law
Worked in a law firm for 5 years
What are the rights of audience of a legal executive?
Rights in the county, though since 2008 they can they can do a course to obtain higher rights of audience
Who are the Bar Standards Board?
They regulate the profession of barristers and investigate breaches in the code of conduct that could result in a disciplinary tribunal
Who are the Solicitor Regulatory Authority?
They deal with complaints against solicitors and can refer matters further to legal ombudsman
What is CILEX?
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives who supply education, training and development for legal executives. They also have a code of conduct
What is the CILEX Regulation Board?
They investigate complaints and a panel decides on misconduct and refer serious cases to a disciplinary tribunal
Who are Legal Ombudsman?
They deal with complaints against a regulatory board’s handling of complaints
