Professional Documents
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Ex 3 pages 197
Legal professions in civil law countries and common law countries are
varied and numerous. In civil law countries, the most common legal
professionals are judges, prosecutors, aAorneys, and notaries. In
common law countries, the legal professions include judges,
barristers, solicitors, and paralegals. Judges in common law countries
are similar to those in civil law countries, while barristers are
specialist advocates who represent clients in court. Solicitors, on the
other hand, provide a range of legal services, including giving legal
advice, preparing legal documents, and represenEng clients in court.
Ex 4 pages 197
A solicitor is a legal professional who provides legal services to
clients. Solicitors assist clients with various legal maAers, such as
draWing legal documents, providing legal advice, and represenEng
them in court. They oWen work directly with clients and are
responsible for managing their cases, which can involve conducEng
legal research, negoEaEng seAlements, and coordinaEng with other
legal professionals. On the other hand, a barrister is a legal
professional who specializes in advocacy and represenEng clients in
court. Barristers are typically hired by solicitors to act as advocates in
court, and their primary role is to present arguments, cross-examine
witnesses, and provide legal advice. Unlike solicitors, barristers oWen
work alone and are not typically involved in the day-to-day
management of a client's case. Instead, they are brought in at the
trial stage to provide their services. In summary, solicitors provide
legal services to clients and manage their cases, while barristers
specialize in advocacy and represent clients in court.