Sources of advice

Question 1

what is a solicitor

Answer 1

a solicitor are the main legal professionals who have direct contact with the public

Question 2

advantages of a solicitors

Answer 2

professional
specialist
confidential
properly regulated and insured concerning work such as delay, mistakes or overcharging
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Question 3

disadvantage of solicitors

Answer 3

can be expensive
local firm may not specialise in the area you need

Question 4

what is a barrister

Answer 4

they are specialist legal advisers and court room advocates who will have specialist knowledge and experience in and out of court

Question 5

advantages of a barrister

Answer 5

professional
specialist
confidential

Question 6

disadvantage of a barrister

Answer 6

can be expensive
access usually through your solicitor
not always local

Question 7

what is citizen advice?

Answer 7

they are an independent charity that provide free, confidential and impartial advice with the goal to help everyone find a way forward in whatever problem they have.

Question 8

advantages of citizen advice

Answer 8

free
wide range of advice available
relatively local
get quick advice ready for the next step

Question 9

disadvantages of citizens advice

Answer 9

may not be able to do more than suggest gong to a solicitor

Question 10

what is a law cente

Answer 10

Law Centres offer legal advice, casework and representation to individuals and groups. Spotting local trends and issues in the course of their work, they highlight them to bring about necessary policy changes and to prevent future problems

Question 11

advantages of a law centres

Answer 11

easy to access
experts in their field of work
often open at convenient times

Question 12

disadvantages of law centres

Answer 12

under pressure for funding
relatively few exists
not necessarily local to them.

Question 13

what is an insurance company?

Answer 13

, insurance is a contract, represented by a policy, in which a policyholder receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company.

Question 14

advantages of insurance companies

Answer 14

easy to access
can specialise in particular types of claims such as classic cars

Question 15

disadvantages of insurance companies

Answer 15

client must pay premium for the policy whether they use it or not
dealt with at a distance
sometimes limited range of cases dealt with.

Question 16

what is the internet

Answer 16

it is a place with plenty of advice on legal matters