where do solicitors work
in private firms, some work for the government
what do solicitors focus on
specific areas of law or general practise with things like conveyencing , divorce or personal injury
what do solicitors do
interview clients, negociate on their behalf, draft legal docs and write emails
solicitors have right of audience where
in lower courts but a qualifaction is needed to have rights in higher courts
what happens in civil cases
solicitors will advise clients; collect and prepare evidence; then either instruct and assist a barrister, or may advocate themselves.
what happens in criminal cases
solicitors will speak to a client who has been arrested or issues a summons
obtain details of the case and advise the client.
the solicitor may instruct a barrister or represent the client themselves.
after 10 years if advocating in higher courts, solicotrs can apply for…
solicitors can apply to be become a KC (this is known as taking silk’). The application requires references from lawyers and judges who have heard the solicitor’s cases, and there in an interview with an independent panel.
whats the SRA
solicotors reguylation authroity- handles complaints of solictor misconduct.
They initially investigate the complaint, and if there is enough evidence, bring a case to a Disciplinary Tribunal.
sanctions for a solictor?
If the complaint is upheld, the solicitor can receive a warning (reprimand), fine, suspension, or be stricken off entirely.
legal services act 2007?
complainant is unhappy then it allows complaint to go to the legal ombudsman
white v jones?
poor work of a solicitor
hall v simons?
breach of contract or negligence for poor advocacy
