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Describe the work of barristers, solicitors and legal executives  

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A. B. Describe the work of barristers, solicitors and legal executives. (15) C. How far is it true to say that the work of solicitors and barristers has changed so much that it is no longer necessary for there to be two separate professions.(15) Solicitors. Solicitors are the general practitioners of the legal profession. To become a solicitor you need to obtain a law degree and then undergo the new Legal Practice Certificate; which is the Law Societies professional qualification. Once you have completed this training then you have to complete a two year training contract working as a solicitor under supervision. These are very hard to come by and many graduates can not get a training contract so therefore; cannot actually become a practicing solicitor. The bulk of solicitors' work is non contentious and involves conveyancing, wills and matrimonial problems. Most firms tend to specialise in certain areas of law. For example...

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