solicitors Flashcards
who employs solicitors
civil service
local government
businesses
crown prosecution service
What is needed to apply to be a solicitor
a degree
What can a person do if their degree is not in law
Take a GDL graduate diploma in law
What is the second stage of the training
legal practice course (LPC)
What skills are taught on the LPC
client interviewing negotiation advocacy drafting documents legal research business management (keeping accounts)
Who oversees the training
Solicitors regulatory authority
What must a student do once passing the Legal practice course
Do authorised training
What is authorised training
2 years in a solicitors firm getting general practice
can also be done in the crown prosecution service
once completed they will be admitted to the law society
How can a solicitor be part of a law firm
As a non-equity or junior partner where they receive benefits of an equal equity partner
most senior position is an equity partner
What work do small high street firms do
Deal with consumer problems, housing and business matters and family problems
What paperwork is likely to be done
Writing letters on behalf of the client
Drafting documents
Drawing up wills
Dealing with conveyancing
What can solicitors specially train to do
represent their client in court
How is a solicitors work likely to be specially catered
The law firm they work for is likely to only specialise is one field of law
What is a solicitor likely to do if a case must go to court
Brief and consult a barrister
What area solicitors rights of advocacy
They are allowed to appear and represent in lower courts
