Barristers Question and answers about BARRISTERS, Happy studying! Hope they help! 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? AccountingASOCR Created by: EmmaCreated on: 05-12-12 13:12 Which student barristers MUST join the four inns of court before being called to the bar? All of them! 1 of 27 How many times must a student barrister dine in an Inn of Court before being called to the Bar? 12 2 of 27 After the Bar Professional Training Course, what is he called to? He is 'called to the Bar' 3 of 27 What happens during a pupilage? 'On-the-job training' - shadowing. Own caseload - own cases 4 of 27 What are the offices called, in which Barristers work? Chambers 5 of 27 What is the work that the majority of barristers concentrate on? Advocacy 6 of 27 What four stages of training follow a law degree? Membership of an Inn of Court, One full time BPT course, Call to the Bar, 2x 6 month pupaliges - then become a barrister! 7 of 27 What type of access is allowed in civil cases? Direct - solicitors no longer need to instruct barristers. However, it is not allowed in: Criminal or family work 8 of 27 What is the Cab Rank Rule? Barristers cannot turn down a case if it is on the area they deal with and they are free 9 of 27 When does the Cab Rank Rule not apply? When a client approaches a barrister, cases requiring investigation or support services 10 of 27 What is 'taking silk' also know as? Becoming part of the Queen's Counsel 11 of 27 How long do you have to be a barrister for to become a Queen's Counsel? 10 years 12 of 27 What were criticisms of the Lord Chancellor's criteria for selecting QC's? (BEFORE 2004) It's too secretive, less than 10% are women, very few are from ethnic minorities. 13 of 27 Who now decides who should become a QC? Independent selection panel 14 of 27 How much do lawyers pay to apply for the position of a QC? £2,500 15 of 27 When were the first appointments of QCs under the new system made? 2006 16 of 27 How old are the majority of successful applicants? 40-55 17 of 27 What are the complaints against barristers? No contract- cannot ensure fees are paid, client cannot sue for breach of contract 18 of 27 Which service now deals with complaints about poor service by a barrister? Legal Obudsman 19 of 27 Which body regulates the profession of barristers? Setting training, entry standards, code of conduct and disciplines barristers? Bar Standards Board 20 of 27 Which body are barristers referred to to be disciplined. Can suspend or disbar a barrister from practicing Council of the Inns of Court 21 of 27 What does the Legal Services Board oversee? All legal professions, brought in Office for Legal Complaints 22 of 27 What is the role of the Legal Services Board? Independent oversight regulation of the legal profession, chairman and 7-10 members (majority must be non-lawyer) 23 of 27 Which Act established the Office for Legal Complaints? Legal Service Act 2007 24 of 27 What is the idea of fusion? Whether the two professions should be merged into one 25 of 27 What are the advantages of fusion? Reduced costs, less duplication, more continuity 26 of 27 What are the disadvantages of fusion? Decrease in the specialist skills of advocacy, loss of independence and advice, less objectivity, loss of 'cab rank rule' 27 of 27
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