Legal Personnel

• What is non-contentious work?

  Work between one or more parties that won’t go to court
• What is conveyancing?

  Preparing documents for the transfer of ownership of a property
• What does litigation refer to?

  The process of taking legal action
• What is advocacy in the legal context?

  Representing a client in court and putting their case across for them
• Where do solicitors typically work?

  In private practice, local government, or industry
• What educational qualifications do solicitors need?

  A Law degree or another degree followed by the Graduate Diploma in Law
• What is the Legal Practice Course?

  A course that solicitors must complete after their degree and before their training contract
• What is a training contract for solicitors?

  Two years of apprenticeship working in a solicitor’s firm
• What happens after completing the training contract for solicitors?

  They will be admitted to the Law Society as a solicitor
• What are some roles of solicitors?

  Offers legal advice, negotiates on behalf of clients, prepares documents, and represents clients in court
• What is required for barristers to practice?

  They must belong to one of the 4 Inns of Court
• What are the names of the 4 Inns of Court?

  Lincoln's Inn, Inner Temple, Middle Temple, and Gray's Inn
• What is the academic stage for barristers?

  A law degree plus Graduate Diploma in Law
• What is required to become a member of an Inn for barristers?

  Attend 12 events at the Inn and complete the Bar Professional Training Course
• What is pupilage for barristers?

  A 12-month period of shadowing and handling small cases
• What is the role of a clerk in barristers' chambers?

  To book cases and negotiate fees
• What title does a barrister hold until they become KC?

  Junior
• What are some roles of barristers?

  Gives advice, holds case conferences, drafts documents, and engages in advocacy
• What is the General Council of the Bar?

  A body that represents the interests of barristers and promotes fair access to justice
• What is the role of the Bar Standards Board?

  Sets training and entry standards and investigates breaches of the Code of Conduct
• What happens if a breach of the Code of Conduct is serious?

  It will be referred to a Disciplinary Tribunal