Solicitors Flashcards
1
Q
Role of solicitor
A
First contact with client
Advocate in lower courts not crown
Lower rights of audience
Instruct barrister
Specialise in area of law
2
Q
Governing body
A
Set standards
Law society
3
Q
Regulatory body
A
Solicitors regulation authority
4
Q
What does regulatory body do
A
Enforce
5
Q
Role of solicitor
A
Confidentiality
First contact with client
Lower rights of audience
Instruct barriers
Specialise
Advocate in lower court not crown
6
Q
Law society
A
Governing body
Set standards
7
Q
What does law society do
A
Set standards of education and training
Set conduct
Handle complaints
8
Q
Power of solicitor regulation authority
A
Fine
Written rebuke
Reprimand
9
Q
Case for negligent law
A
Hall V Simmons
10
Q
Case for solicitor taking to law
A
White V Jones - died before will was made
