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Harold wants to become a lawyer but is not sure whether to become a solicitor or barrister - Explain to Bill - The difference between the roles of barristers and solicitors
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Harold wants to become a lawyer but is not sure whether to become a solicitor or barrister (a) Explain to Bill (i) The difference between the roles of barristers and solicitors The difference between solicitors and barristers could be described that barristers do the court work and solicitors do the office work. In practice however solicitors do the majority of court work and barristers do much office work When a client has a problem or needs advice they will go to a solicitor. Solicitors will give legal advice to clients, confer with clients and prepare cases for trial. Solicitors also draft documents conduct negotiations for example they are involved when someone is buying or selling a house. Solicitors usually work in partnerships of for large companies. Solicitors tend to be the general practitioners and have knowledge of a wider area of law. A barrister will be more specialised and have an in depth knowledge...
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