Legal Personnel- Solicitors- Paper 1 Flashcards
Who do solicitors work for
-Mostly private firms
-The government (sometimes)
Difference between a specialist firm and a general practice
-Specialist focus on specific areas of the law
-General focus on a number of different areas
5 things solicitors do in their role
-Interview clients
-Negotiate on behalf of their client
-Draft legal documents
-Write emails
-Advocate in lower courts
Which courts can all solicitors appear in
-County court
-Magistrate court
What is needed to appear in higher courts
A separate qualification
Solicitors role in civil cases
-Instruct/assist barristers
-Advise clients
-Collect and prepare evidence
-Possibly advocate
Solicitors role in criminal cases
-Speak to arrested client or issue a summons
-Obtain details of the case
-Advise clients
How would a solicitor become a member of the KC
Have higher rights of audience
