Rights of Audience Flashcards
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What does “rights of audience” mean in legal proceedings?
A. The right to represent a party in court
B. The right to bring a claim
C. The right to receive legal advice
D. The right to observe any court case
A. The right to represent a party in court
Explanation: Rights of audience refer to appearing and advocating on behalf of a client in court proceedings.
A solicitor wishes to argue a case in the Court of Appeal. What must they hold?
A. Practising certificate
B. Higher Rights of Audience
C. CILEX membership
D. Pupillage registration
B. Higher Rights of Audience
Explanation: Solicitors must be authorised by the SRA with Higher Rights of Audience to appear in higher courts.
Which of the following legal professionals automatically has full rights of audience in all UK courts upon qualification?
A. Legal Executive
B. Solicitor
C. Barrister
D. Paralegal
C. Barrister
Explanation: Once called to the Bar, barristers have unrestricted rights of audience across all courts.
A paralegal attends a small claims hearing and attempts to speak for a client. What is required?
A. Membership in the Law Society
B. A signed letter from a solicitor
C. Permission from the court
D. Authorisation from the Lord Chancellor
C. Permission from the court
Explanation: Paralegals have no automatic rights of audience and must seek permission to advocate in court.
A legal executive wants to appear in the Magistrates’ Court to represent a client. What do they need?
A. A practicing certificate from the Law Society
B. A referral from a solicitor
C. Judicial supervision
D. An advocacy certificate from CILEX
D. An advocacy certificate from CILEX
Explanation: Legal executives must be specifically authorised to act as advocates in court.
Which body is responsible for granting Higher Rights of Audience to solicitors?
A. Bar Standards Board
B. The Inns of Court
C. Solicitors Regulation Authority
D. Ministry of Justice
C. Solicitors Regulation Authority
Explanation: The SRA regulates solicitors and grants authorisation for Higher Rights of Audience.
Why is the extension of rights of audience to solicitor advocates significant?
A. It reduced the need for appeals
B. It made all solicitors barristers automatically
C. It improved client continuity and access to justice
D. It abolished the barrister profession
C. It improved client continuity and access to justice
Explanation: Clients benefit from having the same representative throughout the case, increasing efficiency and accessibility.
A solicitor without Higher Rights appears in the Crown Court and addresses the judge. What’s the issue?
A. The solicitor lacks the authority to act as an advocate in that court
B. The solicitor needs a barrister’s supervision
C. The solicitor cannot represent anyone under 18
D. The solicitor must first serve on a tribunal
A. The solicitor lacks the authority to act as an advocate in that court
Explanation: Solicitors without Higher Rights may not speak in Crown, High or appellate courts.
Which professional group does not automatically have rights of audience in any court?
A. Barristers
B. Legal Executives
C. Solicitors
D. Paralegals
D. Paralegals
Explanation: Paralegals have no rights of audience by default and must seek permission in each case
