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'Bill wants to become a Lawyer but is not sure whether to become a Barrister or a Solicitor'
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'Bill wants to become a Lawyer but is not sure whether to become a Barrister or a Solicitor' A1) what is the difference in the Roles of barristers and solicitors? There is a great variation in the roles of barrister and solicitors traditionally and their stereotype roles are quite varied from one another. However, as I will explain, they are become increasingly similar. Traditionally, the barrister is a member of the senior branch of the legal profession; this was due to the fact that they were historically the only qualified lawyers. A barrister should be skilled in advocacy, which is the presentation and arguing of cases in the courts. As a barrister you are an independent practitioner, and belong to the professional body 'The General Council Of The Bar.' Barristers are supposedly the most 'elite' type of lawyer, as there are only 10,000 practising in the United Kingdom, considerably less than solicitors....
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