2007-09-21 04:21:30 · 12 answers · asked by Abs17 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A barrister takes over from a solicitor at the Crown Court, and works on his advice. Solicitor can deal with cases at the Magistrates court, if he specialises in law and making money. The word lawyer covers both, it is a general term.
2007-09-21 04:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer and solicitor are the same thing. In UK we don't really call them lawyers, just solicitors. They are experst in the law and can specilaise in different areas of law.
A Barrister is a more highly qualified solicitor who is a member of the bar, which means they can represent people (either defendents or plaintiffs) in a British Crown or High Court. Only memebrs of the bar can act in this way, solicitors can't
2007-09-21 04:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are lawyers.
A solicitor is available for any member of the public to walk into his/her office for advice. He/she may work for a firm of solicitors
A barrister is a specialist and is independent but may share chambers and clerical staff with other barristers. He/she can not be instructed or briefed directly by a member of the public only by a solicitor. he may be instructed to prepare a statement of claim a written defence and in the fullness of time be briefed to appear in court
2007-09-21 05:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barristers and solicitors are the British names for lawyers. They are members of different clubs. A solicitor provides the retail services, giving advice to he public, dealing with wills and writing "Dear Sir unless" letters. Barristers represent you in a higher Court and take their instructions from solicitors. They are not allowed to deal directly with the public.
2007-09-21 04:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lawyer and barrister are the same thing. A solicitor is an attorney as well but is usually a prosecutor or a specific lawyer for the government.
2007-09-21 04:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by Linus T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solicitors and barrister are both lawyers.
A barrister is a member of an Inn of Court who mainly represents defendants (or prosecutes them) in court.
A solicitor has certain rights of audience (i.e. can appear in court), but usually finds it more worth his while to sit in his office charging clients so much per hour and instructing barristers to appear in court on their behalf.
http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/trainingandeducation/
http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/becomingasolicitor.law
2007-09-21 04:43:15 · answer #6 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer and a solicitor are the same, it just depends on where you are based i.e country etc. A Barrister is someone who soley represents in Court, they specialise in one or more particular areas and are able to represent clients in Court, whereas solicitors can do this but they only have certain knowledge in particular areas, barristers are more experienced and are mopre highly paid.
2007-09-21 04:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
fifteen letters. B-L 9 and L-S 7. Other than this barristers earn more than solicitors and lawyers.
2007-09-21 04:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by Soup Dragon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none...A lawyer is a qualified professional person who provides advice on legal matters or acts on behalf of others in a court of law. Terms for lawyers include: advocates, attorneys, barristers, briefs, counselors, solicitors.
2007-09-21 04:29:04 · answer #9 · answered by angie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
barristers cost twice as much as solicitors
2007-09-21 04:29:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋