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Describe the work of barristers, solicitors and legal executives.
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A) Describe the work of barristers, solicitors and legal executives. Barristers Barristers come in a number of different guises; the vast majority are self-employed, others work for the Crown and some work in private practice. It is Barristers practising at the Bar who are self-employed and have full rights of audience. They will normally work from a set of 'chambers' where they can share administrative expenses with other barristers. They will also employ a clerk who deals with administration. The majority of barristers are advocates; they speak in court on someone's behalf (rights of audience), although there are some who specialise in areas such as tax and company law and rarely appear in court. Even those who specialise in advocacy do a certain amount of paperwork and prepare opinions on a case, draft documents for solicitors, hold conferences with clients and their solicitor. Individuals do not generally have direct access to a...
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