The Role of Legal Personnel (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Barristers definition
Barristers definition
Specialist advocates working independently from chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Shared offices where barristers pool admin resources
Barristers' rights of audience
Barristers' rights of audience
Can appear in all courts in England and Wales
Direct Public Access scheme
Direct Public Access scheme
Allows public to approach barristers directly in civil matters
Counsel's opinion
Counsel's opinion
Specialist legal advice provided by a barrister
Queen's Counsel (QC)
Queen's Counsel (QC)
Senior barristers handling most complex/serious cases
Solicitors' initial client role
Solicitors' initial client role
First point of contact for legal assistance
Higher rights of audience
Higher rights of audience
Allows solicitors to represent in Crown Court & higher courts
Legal executives' specialization
Legal executives' specialization
Typically specialize in one specific area of law
Legal executives' advocacy rights
Legal executives' advocacy rights
Limited - certain lower courts like County Court only