Solicitors Flashcards
1
Q
who do they work for
A
private firms or the government
2
Q
what fields can they be in
A
a specialised field or can just work at a general practise
3
Q
roles (4)
A
- interview clients
- negotiate on their behalf
- draft legal documents
- write emails
4
Q
what courts can they appear in
A
only lower courts but can apper in higher ones but they need to apply for higher rights of audience and need more qualifiations
5
Q
role in civil cases (3)
A
- speak to the arrested client or issue a summons and obtain the case details
- advise client
- may instruct a barrister or represent the client themselves
6
Q
Solicitors Regulation Authority
A
sets out the cose of cinduct and do the initial investigation
7
Q
disciplinary tribunal
A
handles more serious matters
8
Q
possible sanctions (4)
A
- warning
- fine
- suspension
- struck off
9
Q
Hall V Simon
A
can be sued
