The two types of legal professionals are both called lawyers. The barrister will specialise in a particular area of law and will defend in court.
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Exam Question four A. The two types of legal professionals are both called lawyers. The barrister will specialise in a particular area of law and will defend in court. There are currently 10,000 barristers in England and Wales. Where solicitors are more general and understand all aspects of law and will transfer you to a barrister in they do not understand that point of law fully. This type of system is seen in the medical profession too, and is a good example. Where all those wishing to become a doctor (general practitioner) take general qualifications. After they have qualified some doctors will go on and take extra qualifications to specialise in different fields perhaps has a surgeon. It is the same for a solicitor their get their qualifications and a bit of experience and they can choose to specialise and become a barrister. The extra training needed is done at...


