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Which of the following is NOT a common everyday issue handled by solicitors?
Which of the following is NOT a common everyday issue handled by solicitors?
- Dealing with relationship breakdown
- Buying and selling houses
- Drawing up wills
- Representing clients in the Supreme Court (correct)
Barristers are employed by law firms and work directly for clients.
Barristers are employed by law firms and work directly for clients.
False (B)
What is the name of the one-year period of recognized training that barristers must complete?
What is the name of the one-year period of recognized training that barristers must complete?
Pupillage
The ______ and ______ are two separate organisations that represent, promote, and support solicitors and barristers.
The ______ and ______ are two separate organisations that represent, promote, and support solicitors and barristers.
Match the following legal professionals with their key responsibilities:
Match the following legal professionals with their key responsibilities:
Which of the following tasks is typically performed by a Solicitor?
Which of the following tasks is typically performed by a Solicitor?
Solicitors usually speak directly to the judge or jury in higher courts.
Solicitors usually speak directly to the judge or jury in higher courts.
What are the two primary skills that barristers develop?
What are the two primary skills that barristers develop?
The ______ is the professional qualification required to practice as a Solicitor in the UK.
The ______ is the professional qualification required to practice as a Solicitor in the UK.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the new training route to become a UK qualified Solicitor?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the new training route to become a UK qualified Solicitor?
Barristers have higher rights of audience than Solicitors.
Barristers have higher rights of audience than Solicitors.
Match the following steps with the correct stage of the Solicitor training route:
Match the following steps with the correct stage of the Solicitor training route:
What are the two primary focuses of SQE 1?
What are the two primary focuses of SQE 1?
Flashcards
Role of a Solicitor
Role of a Solicitor
Solicitors deal with clients directly, provide advice, and help resolve disputes and prepare cases for court.
Role of a Barrister
Role of a Barrister
Barristers represent clients in court, use advocacy skills, draft court documents, and prepare appeals.
Solicitor's Court Role
Solicitor's Court Role
In higher courts, solicitors sit behind barristers and do not speak directly to the judge or jury.
Path to Becoming a Solicitor
Path to Becoming a Solicitor
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SQE 1
SQE 1
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SQE 2
SQE 2
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Qualifying Experience
Qualifying Experience
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Character and Suitability Test
Character and Suitability Test
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Confidential Adviser
Confidential Adviser
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Barristers
Barristers
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Solicitors
Solicitors
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Pupillage
Pupillage
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Law Society and Bar Council
Law Society and Bar Council
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Study Notes
Solicitor and Barrister Roles
- Solicitors deal directly with clients, providing advice and preparing cases for court
- Solicitors help resolve disputes and represent clients in court
- Solicitors work behind barristers in higher courts and do not speak directly to the judge or jury
- Solicitors typically handle a wider range of legal work compared to barristers
Barrister Roles
- Barristers represent clients in courts and tribunals
- Barristers are skilled advocates who present cases in higher courts
- Barristers draft legal documents for court procedures
- Barristers prepare appeal documents, and have greater rights of audience
Solicitor Qualifications (Post-September 2021)
- Require a degree
- Pass SQE 1
- Pass SQE 2
- Two years of qualifying experience (can be done concurrently with studying for SQE)
- Pass a character and suitability test
Barrister Qualifications
- Must hold a law degree
- Complete a postgraduate diploma in Bar Practice
- Undergo a one-year pupillage (recognized training period)
Law Society and Bar Council
- Law Society and Bar Council are separate organizations for supporting solicitors and barristers, representing, and promoting them
- They provide services and support to their members, including training
- They oversee the training and qualification processes for solicitors and barristers
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