The answer to yesterdays quiz: A lawyer is a general word used all over the world for someone who is qualified to practise law. Here are our definitions for the others: Attorney (person): This is the name of a lawyer who has qualified in the USA. The term attorney-at-law is the full name. Other countries, including Japan and South Africa, also use the word attorney to describe their lawyers. Solicitor (person): A solicitor is a qualified legal advisor who has finished their law studies and practical training to become a lawyer in England and Wales. However, in England and Wales there are two types of lawyer (see barrister above). A solicitor gives legal advice, researches legal points, drafts letters and contracts and represents clients in court. The main difference between a barrister and a solicitor is that a solicitor needs a higher “right of audience” to represent clients in the higher courts, for example, the Court of Appeal. A right of audience is permission to represent and speak for your client in court. Barristers automatically have higher rights of audience. Associated Words: Advocacy (noun), Barrister (person), Court (noun), Court of Appeal (noun). Barrister (person): This is a type of lawyer in England and Wales. In the English legal system there are two types of lawyer. One type is called a solicitor and the other is called a barrister. A barrister will usually do the advocacy in a case after receiving instructions from the solicitor. Barristers are specifically trained in the skill of advocacy and legal procedure. They are famous for their court dress of long black gown and horse-hair wig and are also known as “members of the Bar”. Associated Words: Advocacy (noun), Solicitor (person). Well done to Stefano Enepi and Janet Fry :) Enjoy your day !
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:30:59 +0000
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