Legal Personnel and Judges

Question 1

Three roles undertaken by a Barrister

Answer 1

1. Barristers being briefed by solicitor on behalf of client or approached directly in certain matters.
2. Drafting legal documents.
3. The rights of audience (lawyer to appear) in all courts in order to represent clients, particularly in Crown Courts or Higher Courts

Question 2

Three roles undertaken by a Solicitor

Answer 2

1. Drafting contracts.
2. Writing legal letters.
3. Organising a barrister for a client.

Question 3

Three roles of Legal Executive

Answer 3

1. Handling legal aspects in relation to property transfer.
2. Drafting contracts and documents like wills.
3. First contact with clients who require legal advice in straightforward cases.

Question 4

Why is regulation of legal personnel important?

Answer 4

Ensure a safe, responsible and secure environments for clients and legal personnel.

Question 5

Difference between Solicitor and Barrister

Answer 5

Solicitors are usually first contact for clients as well as being on a more personal level with clients. They also usually work for a legal firm.

Question 6

Role of Judge in Supreme Court

Answer 6

Hearing appeals in civil cases and criminal cases.

Question 7

Role of Judge in CoA

Answer 7

Hearing appeals in civil cases on finding liability and/or amount awarded.

Question 8

Legal Services Board

Answer 8

Created under Legal Services Act 2007

Oversees regulation of lawyers in England and Wales.

Suggests reform and recommendations to modernise legal services market.

Question 9

Legal Ombudsman

Answer 9

If dispute between client and lawyer cannot be resolved then it is referred to LO.

An independent scheme that resolves complaints about lawyers from clients in a fair and effective way.