and if not, whats the difference?
2007-03-03 06:28:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No,
Queen's Counsel (postnominal QC), during the reign of a male sovereign known as King's Counsel (KC), are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of "Her Majesty's Counsel learned in the law"; the position exists in various Commonwealth countries around the world. They do not constitute a separate order or degree of lawyers. They are, however, more than merely a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the Crown and recognised by the courts. In order to "take silk" (i.e. become one of Her Majesty's Counsel) one generally has to serve as a barrister or a Scottish advocate for at least 15 years. Recently solicitors have also been appointed Queen's Counsel.
Queen's Counsel have the privilege of sitting within the Bar of court, and wear silk gowns of a special design (hence the informal title Silks). See Court dress.
2007-03-03 06:41:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not by a long way... There are 200 QCs but close to 12,000 barristers. Have a look at www.qcapplications.org.uk and www.barcouncil.org.uk for more information.
2007-03-03 06:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by Me 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He He they all wish they were !!! QC stands for Queen's Counsel, and the Bar selects and awards Senior experienced Barristers the honour, in that they can use the initials after their names, they will usually lead the junior barristers in court, their chambers, and will charge greater ( much greater !!!) fees.
2007-03-03 06:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by Seeker 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, only the top barristers become Queen's Council.
Its an exclusive club which the most able barristers are invited to join if they are perceived as being very good at their job.
The main benefits are that they can charge higher fees and also get the more interesting cases due to being perceived by clients as being elite barristers.
2007-03-03 06:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, not all barristers are Q.C.'s. The initials in Great Britain stand for "Queen's Counsel", and refers to very distinguished and experienced attorneys who become lawyers for the Crown in court (although they can represent individuals as defendants in criminal cases as well.)
2007-03-03 06:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
(Q) Why do they bury QC's 10 foot down?
(A) Cos deep down they are really nice guys.
2007-03-03 07:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋