PAPER 1 LEGAL PERSONNEL SOLICITOR Flashcards
What are solicitors considered?
General practitioners of the law.
What does the majority of their work involve?
Providing legal advice and document preparation
Where can solicitors work?
Work in private practice or employed by organisations such as the CPS
Where does most of solicitors work come from?
Conveyancing, drawing up wills, drafting contracts, writing letters and family and matrimonial work
Where do solicitors do almost all advocacy?
In the magistrates court
Solicitors have developed full rights of audience since when?
The access to justice act 1999 subject to accreditation under the quality assurance scheme for advocates
Who are solicitors regulated by?
The solicitors regulation authority
What is the solicitor regulation authority’s purpose?
To protect the public by ensuring solicitors meet high standards and acting when risks are identified
What does the solicitors regulation authority make sure solicitors adhere to?
The principles set out in the authority’s code of conduct
What does the solicitors regulation authority have the power to do?
Fine up to £2000, issue written reprimand, close a firm, prosecute in solicitors disciplinary tribunal
