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In England and Wales there are two types of law practitioners (Lawyers). Solicitors deal with routine law issues and have right of audience in the lower courts. Barristers are especially trained in interrogating witnesses and arguing points of law in the higher courts and are very expensive.
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Is a barrister batter or a lawyer?
a barrister is a lawyer and so is a solicitor
What is the opposite of barrister?
A solicitor is not exactly the opposite of a barrister; more of a counterpart. Indeed in most jurisdictions, lawyers are both, although many specialize in court work or office work.
What is the difference between a solicitor and lawyer?
A solicitor is a lawyer who has no "right of audience" in any higher criminal court apart from a magistrates court (or Sheriffs court in Scotland). Solicitors deal with legal advice, property conveyancing, oaths, contracts etc.. The other type of lawyer in the English legal sysytem is the Barrister who is very expensive and argues your case in a Crown Court and above.
What are the differences between a counsel and a lawyer?
Someone who is a lawyer could be a solicitor or barrister because it is a general term. It is more usually used for a solicitor. A King's Counsel or Queen's Counsel is a barrister who is working to put the case for the crown in as courtroom.
What is the difference between attorneys and lawyers?
An attorney is qualified and licensed to represent a client in court. You can read more about their differences at http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-an-attorney-lawyer-barrister-and-esquire.htm
Is law a profession?
Law is NOT a profession, LAW is the study you undertake.. ie. (I am doing LAW at Melbourne, I study Law at the University of Detroit) The profession is LAWYER A Lawyer, attorney, solicitor or barrister are professionals in the field of law.
Does the word lawyer means the same in England an in the US?
It is essentially the same, although in Britain it generally gets separated into 'solicitor' and 'barrister'. -I have not seen this distinction in America or Canada.
What employment opportunities are there for lawyers in the UK?
You can be a barrister, solicitor or legal executive. Can work in any area of law Work in a law firm Be self-employed Can be a judge if you're a lawyer
What is a barrister?
It can be defined as followed. A lawyer or advocate.
How do you say solicitor or judge in Swahili?
The Swahili for lawyer is mwanasheria, which coukld mean solicitor, barrister, or advocate.Hekimu means judge, but jaji from the English is frequently heard. One who decides is mwamuzi. Hekimuis better for a court of law, and jaji for contests, such as beauty pageants.
What is the different from a loyer than a barrister?
well since loyers don't exist... it you mean lawyer then WTF a barrister is a lawyer
How do you pronounce lawyer in french?
The word lawyer in French translates as: Avocat (attorney/solicitor/barrister), notaire (notary public) or huissier de justice (bailiff). Interestingly, it happens to be the same word in French as the green fruit "avocado". Beware of the confusion!
