Legal Profession Flashcards
What is the name of the governing body for barristers?
The General Council of the Bar
What is the name for the governing body for solicitors?
Law Society
Which profession can work as sole practitioners, dual partnerships or multi-disciplinary partnerships?
Solicitor
What type of lawyer are you likely to use for conveyancing?
Solicitor
Which type of lawyer would be likely to represent you in a High Court?
Barrister
Which profession works from a set of chambers?
Barrister
Which profession is more likely to make a career in writing opinions?
Barrister
Which body controls the training and general oversight of solicitors?
Solicitors Regulation Authority
Which Act allowed solicitors to set up Legal Disciplinary Practices and Alternative Business Structures?
Legal Services Act (2007)
If your solicitor doesn’t do something you agreed which area of law can you rely on?
Breach of Contract
Which area of tort law can be used if a solicitor carries out his/her work carelessly and causes you loss?
Negligence
For less serious matters, who should a solicitor’s client complain to first?
To the firms
Who can fine, reprimand,suspend or strike off a solicitor?
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
If a client doesn’t get a satisfactory outcome after initial complaints, which body should they go to next?
The Office for Legal Complaints
What is the maximum compensation that a solicitors client can be rewarded?
£30,000