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Associates and solicitors are not the same, although the terms can sometimes overlap depending on the jurisdiction. In many law firms, an "associate" refers to a lawyer who is employed by the firm but is not yet a partner, while a "solicitor" is a specific type of lawyer who provides legal advice and services, often directly to clients. In some regions, the term "solicitor" is used to describe legal practitioners who handle non-litigious matters, whereas "associates" may refer to their position within a law firm hierarchy. Thus, while all solicitors can be associates, not all associates are necessarily solicitors.

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