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The Nature of Law and the English Legal System (Component 1)
Quick questions on Legal personnel - Eduqas A-Level Law Component 1
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What are barristers?Show answer
Barristers specialise in advocacy (presenting cases in the higher courts) and in giving specialist written opinions. They are self-employed and work from chambers, traditionally instructed by a solicitor on behalf of the client, though direct access (public access) now allows clients to approach a barrister directly for some work. They qualify through a law degree or conversion, the Bar training course, membership of one of the four Inns of Court, and a year of pupillage, and are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The cab-rank rule requires a barrister to accept any case within their competence for the proper fee.
What are chartered legal executives?Show answer
Chartered legal executives are qualified lawyers who usually specialise in one area of law (for example conveyancing, family or personal injury). They qualify through the route set by CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives), often while working, and are regulated by CILEX Regulation. They can do much of the day-to-day legal work of a solicitor and, with further qualification, gain rights of audience and can become judges.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain the training and qualification of a barrister. [10 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Ben wants to buy a house and later make a will. Advise Ben on which legal personnel he should use. [15 marks]
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