Roles Flashcards
1
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Barristers
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Briefed by a solicitor on behalf of a client or directly approached in civil matters
Right of attention in all courts
Acting a a specialist legal advisor “Counsel’s Opinion”
If appointed as King’s Council, able to deal with serious and complex cases
Drafting legal documents for court
2
Q
Solicitors
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Acting as a first contact for legal advice
Advocating for clients in Magistrates or County Court
Organising a Barrister for a client
Drafting contracts or legal documents
3
Q
Legal Executives:
A
Specialise in one area
First contact in simple and straightfoward cases
Limited rights of audience: County Court
Legal Advice: Personal Injury, Debt Settlement
Property: Legal, Estate Agents
Drafting Contracts: Wills
