Need for legal practitioners in a civil dispute

Question 1

Why are they required?

Answer 1

*Parties may be too emotionally invested to make objective decisions
*Self-represented parties are at a disadvantaged
*Skills in cross-examination and presenting case
*A more competent legal practitioners may result in a better chance of winning

Question 2

Barrister and Solicitor

Answer 2

Barrister=an independent lawyer with specialist skills in dispute resolution and advocacy, usually engaged on behalf a party

Solicitor=A qualified legal practitioner who gives advice about the law and a person rights under the laws

Question 3

Skill in cross examining

Answer 3

has the right skills to pressure witnesses into saying things they may regret

Question 4

Self represented

Answer 4

-Lack the skills, objectivity and abilities- Such as inability to communicate their case

-Judge or magistrate has a duty to give assistance

-A failure to give that assistance may result in an unfair trial and lead to an appeal

Question 5

Evaluate strengths of legal practitioners

Answer 5

*Experts in the civil justice system
*Have objectivity
*Can help to avoid delays

Question 6

Evaluate weaknesses of legal practitioners

Answer 6

*Not all legal practitioners are equal
*Not everyone can afford legal representation
*Legal representation alone may not be enough to assist an accused