solicitors and barristers

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  • What is the primary workplace for solicitors?
    Law firm or in-house at a company
  • What types of law do solicitors typically deal with?
    Conveyancing, wills, family law, and more
  • How many solicitors are there approximately in England and Wales?
    143,000 solicitors
  • What percentage of solicitors work in private practice?
    80% work in private practice
  • Who regulates solicitors in England and Wales?
    Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
  • What happens if a solicitor is accused of misconduct?
    SRA investigates the misconduct accusation
  • What powers does the SRA have regarding solicitors?
    SRA can fine or strike off solicitors
  • What type of work do solicitors primarily undertake?
    Office-based work, unlike barristers
  • In which courts do solicitors have rights of audience?
    Magistrates, county, and crown courts
  • How can solicitors acquire full rights of audience?
    By completing further training under Access to Justice Act 1999
  • What is the typical structure of law firms in terms of partners?
    85% have more than 4 partners
  • What is the new route for solicitor qualifications?
    Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
  • What are the requirements to pass the SQE?
    Pass SQE1 and SQE2 assessments
  • What does SQE1 assess?
    Functioning legal knowledge
  • What does SQE2 assess?
    Practical legal skills
  • What does the SRA handle regarding complaints against solicitors?
    SRA deals with misconduct complaints
  • What happens if a case against a solicitor is serious?
    It goes before the Solicitor’s Disciplinary Tribunal
  • What is the maximum compensation the Legal Service Ombudsman can order?
    £30,000
  • What was the significance of Hall v. Simmons 2000?
    It challenged the immunity rule for solicitors
  • What did the House of Lords decide in Hall v. Simmons?
    The immunity rule for advocates should end
  • What is the employment status of barristers?
    Self-employed
  • What is the primary role of barristers?
    Conduct advocacy in court
  • How many barristers are there approximately?
    16,500 barristers
  • How can members of the public instruct barristers?
    Directly since 2004
  • What is the 'Cab Rank Rule' for barristers?
    Barristers cannot choose their cases
  • What is required for barristers to become a KC?
    10 years of experience
  • Who governs barristers in England and Wales?
    Bar Council
  • What is the first step in barrister qualifications?
    Obtain an LLB law degree
  • What is the purpose of the Bar Professional Training Course?
    To prepare barristers for practice
  • What is the process after being called to the Bar for barristers?
    Complete pupillage in chambers
  • What happens after completing pupillage for barristers?
    They seek tenancy in chambers
  • What changed regarding barristers' immunity in Hall v. Simmons?
    Barristers are no longer immune from negligence
  • What does the Bar Standards Board handle?
    Disciplinary matters for barristers
  • What is the role of the Legal Ombudsman?
    To address further issues with barristers
  • What are the key reforms in the legal profession since 1990?
    • 1990: Courts and Legal Service Act
    • 1992: Solicitor’s Advocates introduced
    • 1999: Access to Justice Act for rights of audience
    • 2004: Clementi report on regulation changes
    • 2007: Legal Services Act