Becoming a Lawyer and Judge in Common Law Countries

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What is the typical path to becoming a lawyer and judge in common law countries?

Get a lot of experience as a lawyer then directly apply to be a judge

Graduate from university, then complete a one-year legal practice course followed by a two-year contract at a law firm (correct)

Graduate from university and directly become a judge without further qualifications

Pass a special exam to become a judge without any prior legal practice

What is the main responsibility of a solicitor in England & Wales?

Giving legal advice to individuals and companies in specific areas of law (correct)

Specializing in a particular area of law and presiding over cases

Completing a legal practice course followed by a contract at a law firm

Passing exams of the Bar Council to give legal advice to individuals and companies

Where do barristers have the right of audience according to the text?

Exclusively in labour law cases

In specific commercial law trials

In all courts of the country (correct)

In only family courts

How are civil and criminal law distinguished in the text?

Civil law punishes acts against property, while criminal law punishes acts against a person Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'negligence' refer to in civil law?

Not being careful enough resulting in harm to another person Signup and view all the answers

What is required to start a claim in civil court according to the text?

Filing a claim and paying a court fee Signup and view all the answers

Which field of law deals specifically with private agreements between individuals or companies?

Contract law Signup and view all the answers

What is a landlord defined as based on the provided text?

Someone who receives payment for allowing others to use their property Signup and view all the answers

What is 'sick pay' according to the text?

Money paid by an employer when an employee is sick and unable to work Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conveyancing' involve according to the text?

The legal process of transferring ownership of a house or land Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their primary tasks: Legal Professional, Solicitor, Barrister

Legal Professional = Gives legal advice to individuals and companies Solicitor = Specialises in a particular area of law and may act for clients in court Barrister = Gives legal advice and opinions to solicitors, has the right of audience in all courts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their requirements for practicing: Solicitor, Barrister

Solicitor = Must pass exams of the Law Society of England & Wales Barrister = Must pass exams of the Bar Council of England & Wales Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their career progression: Lawyer, Judge

Lawyer = Must gain experience as a lawyer before applying to be a judge Judge = Must have a lot of experience as a lawyer before being chosen Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their rights: Barrister, Judge

Barrister = Has the right to apply to preside over cases and be a judge Judge = Does not take a special exam but must wait to see if chosen after applying Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their legal roles: Civil law, Criminal law

Civil law = Punishes acts considered harmful to the whole community Criminal law = Prosecutes criminals against a person or property Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal terms with their definitions:

Landlord = A person who owns a property and receives rent from tenants Lease of land and buildings = An agreement allowing someone to use property for a fixed period in exchange for rent Conveyancing = Legal process of transferring property ownership from seller to buyer Redundancy = Situation where an employer no longer needs an employee's services Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal concepts with their descriptions:

Civil law = Deals with rights and duties of private individuals and companies Contract law = Deals with private agreements and preventing losses from broken agreements I.T law = Deals with information exchange, especially via the Internet Family law = Deals with matters like divorce and child custody Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to legal responsibilities with their meanings:

Duty of care = Responsibility to be careful and avoid harming others Defamation = Harming someone's reputation through false statements Breach of contract = Failure to fulfill obligations as per a legal agreement Civil remedy = Seeking compensation for harm caused in civil matters Signup and view all the answers

Match the following employment-related terms with their explanations:

Discrimination = Treating someone unfairly based on age, sex, or race Sick pay = Payment by employer when employee is unable to work due to illness Starting a claim in civil court = Initiating legal action by filing a claim form and paying court fees Court fee = Sum of money paid by claimant for court to begin legal proceedings Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal areas with their descriptions:

Law of tort = Civil responsibility not to harm others even outside criminal or contractual situations Business and company law = Regulates establishment, operation, and interrelations of businesses Civil law vs. Criminal law = Civil law pertains to private rights, while criminal law deals with offenses against the state I.T law vs. Family law = I.T law focuses on information exchange, while family law deals with domestic matters Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Path to Becoming a Lawyer and Judge

To become a lawyer, one typically completes a law degree, gains work experience, and obtains a professional qualification
To become a judge, one typically starts as a lawyer and gains significant experience before being appointed or elected to the judiciary

Roles of Solicitors and Barristers in England & Wales

A solicitor in England & Wales has the main responsibility of advising clients, preparing legal documents, and conducting litigation
Barristers have the right of audience in higher courts and specialize in advocacy and litigation

Civil and Criminal Law

Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, whereas criminal law deals with crimes against the state
In civil law, negligence refers to the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in a similar circumstance
To start a claim in civil court, a claimant must show that they have a legitimate reason for bringing the claim, known as "locus standi"

Legal Concepts and Terms

Contract law deals specifically with private agreements between individuals or companies
A landlord is defined as the owner of a property who rents it out to a tenant
Sick pay refers to payment made to an employee who is unable to work due to illness or injury
Conveyancing involves the process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another

Legal Professionals and Their Roles

A solicitor's primary tasks include advising clients, preparing legal documents, and conducting litigation
A barrister's primary tasks include advocacy and litigation in higher courts
A legal professional's primary tasks include providing legal advice and representation to clients

Requirements for Practicing and Career Progression

To practice as a solicitor, one must complete a law degree and a professional qualification, and gain a practicing certificate
To practice as a barrister, one must complete a law degree, a bar professional training course, and a pupillage
A lawyer can progress to become a judge after gaining significant experience and being appointed or elected to the judiciary
A judge has the right to preside over cases in court and make judicial decisions

Legal Concepts and Descriptions

Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations
Criminal law deals with crimes against the state
Negligence refers to the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in a similar circumstance
Conveyancing involves the process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another
Sick pay refers to payment made to an employee who is unable to work due to illness or injury

Sick pay refers to payment made to an employee who is unable to work due to illness or injury

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Learn about the process of becoming a qualified lawyer and judge in common law countries like England and the USA. Discover the educational and professional steps required to pursue a career in law and potentially transition into a judicial role.