legal personnel Flashcards
what does a barrister do
advise clients on outcome of case/represent people
who hires barristers
solicitors/self employed
who do prosecution barristers work for
cps
who do defence barristers work for
solicitors
what advocacy do they have
present arguments/cross examination
what can they not do
defend a guilty person
where do experienced barristers go
kings council after 10-15 years
what does a solicitor do
provide advice/deal with relationship breakdowns/help businesses with transactions
what do solicitors do in a criminal case
ensure prosecution is processed quickly/provide legal advice
what do solicitors do in a civil case
issue court proceedings/deal with witness statements/prepare documents
where do experienced solicitors go
can become a partner in private practice firm of solicitors/legal training in armed forces
what do legal executives do
explain complex matters/prepare documents/research information needed
where do experienced legal executives go
can become solicitors
what is the main difference between a legal executive and a solicitor
legal executives are specialised in certain areas of the law
what are the 4 bodies that regulate legal professions
bar standards board
solicitors regulation authority
chartered institute of legal executives
regulation of all legal professions
what does the bar standards board do
focuses on barristers
creates a code of conduct
has training standards
investigates breaches
creates liability between client/barrister
what does the solicitors regulation authority do
ensures every solicitor is in the law society
deals with complaints regarding misconduct
gives out punishments
removes solicitors from active duty
contract exists between client/solicitor
what does the chartered institute of legal executives do
creates code of conduct
can exclude members
gives out warnings
issues penalties