Barristers - Character analysis in A Level and IB Law

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Created on: 05-05-22 17:52

Facts & Figures

Queen's Council

Approx 12,700 barristers self employed
3,000 barristers employed by organisations
Collectively known as 'The Bar'
Controlled and regulated by general council of the bar
Must be a member of one of the four Inns of court justice: Lincoln's Inn, Inner temple, Middle temple, Grays Inn

After at least 10 years as a barrister or solicitor with advocacy qualification can apply to Queen's Council
Around 10% of practising barristers are apart of the Queen's Council
Known as 'Taking silk'
Deal with more complicated fees and command a higher fee

Key Terms

Role

Advocacy- the act of speaking in court on behalf of another; conducting a case in court as the legal representative of another person
Rights of Audience- right to represent in court

Work for a set of chambers 15-20 barristers per chamber
Majority of barristers speacilise in particular areas
Majority of barristers concentrate on advocacy
Direct Access- no longer necessary for a client to go through a solicitor first before a barrister in civil cases, still mainly happens though. not applicable to criminal cases
To do direct access barristers must do extra training

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