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Part A - The Legal Professions - A Critical Analysis 1.0 Introduction The English legal profession, which applies in England and Wales, is separated into two different types of lawyer: the solicitor and the barrister. There are similarities and areas of overlap in both jobs. A solicitor deals with a whole spectrum of legal issues whereas a barrister usually specialises in one area and advises solicitors when asked. Solicitors are usually employed in a partnership as part of a solicitor's firm and their governing body is The Law Society. Barrister's are usually self-employed and specialise in advocacy. After fifteen to twenty years a barrister can progress to the Queens Counsel (QC's) by application. The Queen on the advice of the Lord Chancellor appoints QC's. QC's 'represent the top ten percent of barristers' (Keenan, 2002) and due to this many applications are turned down and barristers may have to apply many times. The...

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