Solicitors Flashcards
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Routes to become a solicitor
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2
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The work of a solicitor
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- Specialising
- Conveyancing
- Advocacy
- Legal Disciplinary Partnerships
3
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Specialising
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They can be general practitioners, or specialise in a particular field
4
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Conveyancing
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The legal side of transferring houses, buildings and land.
5
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Advocacy
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Representing in court, since the 1999 Access to Justice Act, solicitors are now able to have full rights of audience
6
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Legal Disciplinary Partnerships
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Solicitors are allowed to partner up with other professionals such as accountants in order to provide a smoother service to the client
7
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Complaints against solicitors
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- solicitors can be sued for negligence
- The Solicitors Regulatory Authority investigates complaints and can refer them to a tribunal. In some circumstances, solicitors can be suspended or even struck off
- since 2010, complaints can also be referred to the Legal Ombudsman
