what's the differnce? better give me some example (three *** question)
2007-07-14 09:13:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In UK there are two main branches, A solicitor and a barrister. The solicitor will usually work for a firm of solicitors. he is if you like a business man and you will go to him with your legal problem.
A barrister does not, He works alone, he has chambers which are shared by other barristers who share the facilities, and costs. You do not approach a barrister directly but through a solicitor, who will instruct him on the pleadings ( in civil a statement of what your complaint is, or to draft a formal defence and will brief him if he is to appear in Court
on your behalf. Both are lawyers
2007-07-14 10:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the United States there is no difference, but in the UK only a Solicitor has the privilege to plea a case in court. They are the ones who wear the wigs.
In the US any lawyer can plead a case in any court, except the Supreme Court where they need special qualifications and must be certified by the Federal Bar to practice before the highest court in the land.
That is the only difference a solicitor can practice law in a British Court, a lawyer may or may not be a solicitor.
2007-07-14 16:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Two different legal systems.
A solicitor gives legal advice. A barrister represents a client before the court. In some systems (England for example) these are separate professions, often with separate licensing.
In the US (and some other countries) a lawyer (or attorney) both gives legal advice and can represent clients at court. So, a lawyer is a combination of solicitor and barrister.
2007-07-14 16:36:58 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Basically they are the same, they both practice law.
A Solicitor in criminal law speaks up in a Magistrates Court but in the higher court (Crown Court) A Solicitor does the spadework for the much more senior Barrister. He and he alone (or she) can speak to the accused, witnesses and judge,
They can all be called lawyers just as they can also all be called Counsels.
2007-07-14 16:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by stickadiddle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Lawyer is somebody who can give legal advice and has been trained in the law.
A Solicitor- One that solicits, especially one that seeks trade or contributions. The chief law officer of a city, town, or government department but does not act as an advocate in court, as opposed to the Attorney who pleads in court.
Also, a solicitor might have not gone to three years of law school or not have taken the bar.
2007-07-14 16:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by island girl 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lawyer is a general term used in the US and maybe UK for anyone who practices law. "Solicitor" is a term used in the UK to refer to a lawyer would does not argue cases in court, but does all other kinds of legal work -- wills, real estate deals, contracts etc. In the UK a lawyer who argues in court is a "Barrister".
2007-07-14 16:18:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
a solicitor is usually in a common law jurisdiction like ireland, canada, or the uk.
but a solicitor is a person who advises someone about legal proceedings. a barrister is a person who argues in court.
so a solicitor is a person who gives advice outside the courtroom, and the barrister is the person who advocates.
2007-07-14 16:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by brian 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A lawyer will argue your case in court.
A solicitor will draw up your will.
2007-07-14 16:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by Jewel 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
None, in America they're lawyers and in England they're solicitors.
2007-07-14 17:28:42 · answer #9 · answered by booboo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A solicitor is a British lawyer. A solicitor in the U.S. is a pimp.
2007-07-14 16:19:31 · answer #10 · answered by captbullshot 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋