roles of barristers, solicitors and legal executives - topic 5 - paper 1&2 Flashcards
what are three types of lawyers in england and wales?
barristers
solicitors
legal executives
how many barristers are self employed? where do they work?
majority
within a chamber to share administrative expenses and clerks with other barristers
main employer of other barristers?
CPS
majority of barristers’ work?
surround advocacy in court
what do barristers do outside the courtroom?
negotiating
writing opinions of cases
drafting documents for court
what is the cab rank rule?
if the barrister is available and has suitable expertise they must take the next available case
who normally instructs barristers?
solicitors
in what sort of cases can clients approach a barrister directly?
some civil cases since 2004
are there more or less solicitors compared to barristers?
more
where do majority of solicitors work in england and wales?
within a private practice of a solicitor firm
what are other options open to solicitors?
crown prosecution service
governments department
what does a solicitor’s work entail?
writing letters on behalf of clients
drafting legal documents
dealing with conveyances
can solicitors advocate in court?
yes but only in the magistrates court and county court
courts and legal services act 1990 - solicitors can take further training to speak in all courts - solicitor advocates
legal executives
qualified lawyer who specialised in a particular area of law
qualified to carry out almost all of a solicitors roles but they have to be supervised by a solicitor or barrister
work of legal executives
meet with client
prepare documents
give advice on some cases
appear in court - magistrates and county for some family cases
