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Describe the work undertaken by a barristers and solicitors.
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The Divided Profession Describe the work undertaken by a barristers and solicitors. Barristers and solicitors are considered the same profession, as nowadays the work they do sometimes overlap, but some differences occur in the work they carry out. A barrister is self-employed, and practices out of a set of chambers, while solicitors enter into partnerships. Barristers who are "prospective" belong to one of four "Inns of Court": Gray's Inn, Lincoln's Inn, Middle Temple or Inner Temple and can appear in court to argue a clients case. Barristers are specialist's e.g. criminal, commercial, labour or family law, but many solicitors are choosing to specialise in specific areas of law. Barristers are trained to advise clients on the strengths as well as the weaknesses of their case. They have specialist knowledge and experience in and out of court, which can make a significant difference to the outcome of a case. Barristers give...
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