sources of advice

Question 1

where can you get any legal source of advice?

Answer 1

• solicitors
• barristers
• citizens advice (CAB)
• law centers
• insurance companies
• the internet

Question 2

how do solicitors provide legal advice?

Answer 2

-they give actual legal advice
-they offer guidance when it comes to dealing with your case
-they give an evaluation of you and your case
they can also find specialist advice on your behalf

Question 3

how do barristers provide legal advice?

Answer 3

• they give actual legal advice
• they’re self-employed, meaning you only have them dealing with the case
• they help negotiate settlements with the other party

Question 4

how does CAB provide legal advice?

Answer 4

they are both an online website and a walk-in service that covers a variety of different topics in law in which you can ask/ search for the legal advice you need.

Question 5

How do law centers provide legal advice?

Answer 5

they give advice to disadvantaged people on topics that effect their whole community and help them get the justice they deserve on the major issues effecting them.

Question 6

how do insurance companies provide legal advice?

Answer 6

-depending on their policies they may pay for any legal advice you may require as long as it is to do with the company and what you are insuring.

Question 7

how does the internet provide legal advice?

Answer 7

when you search a legal matter it will bring up websites related to that in which you can read through and gain legal advice that way

Question 8

list 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using solicitors for legal advice

Answer 8

advantages:
-they have a lot of legal knowledge 
-they are easy to access 
-they are properly regulated so the advice you are receiving is correct. 
disadvantages:
-they may not always be able to help you 
-can be expensive 
-may refer you to other solicitors

Question 9

list 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using a barrister for legal advice

Answer 9

advantages:
-they are confidential
-you can go directly to the barrister and talk face to face
-they can provide specialist advice
disadvantages:
-the amount of advice you get depends on their experience
-they can only give advice on the area that they practice
-they may not always be local

Question 10

list 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using CAB for legal advice

Answer 10

advantages:
-it is free
-they are an independent charity 
-open at convenient times 
disadvantages:
-they have little/no legal power 
-they can only give you advice on what to do 
-they may not suggest more than go to a solicitor

Question 11

list 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using law centers for legal advice

Answer 11

advantages:
-aim to create a fair and just society
-free/cheap advice
-they are all experts in their field
disadvantages:
-there may not be a law center within your area
-if they cannot deal with your case you may be referred to another center
-there are very few law centers within the country so you may have to travel far

Question 12

list 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using insurance companies for legal advice

Answer 12

advantages:
-easy to access 
-they specialize in particular types of cases 
-they are reasonable 
disadvantages:
-there is no guarantee to legal cover 
-the case is dealt with at a distance 
-even if you do not need legal representation you may still have to pay the premium for the cover

Question 13

list 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using the internet for legal advice

Answer 13

advantages:
-it increases access to justice
-there is infinite availability to the advice
-it is free unless the website is charging
disadvantages:
-there is no guarantee to the advice being accurate
-you must check that you are using the right countries law
-they advice is not always complete, they may ask you to sign up to gain the rest of the legal advice.