Test yourself

Decide who performs the following activities.


1.  they write letters in litigation to the client's opponent

solicitors
barristers




2.  they conduct litigation

solicitors
barristers




3.  they make applications to the court

solicitors
barristers




4.  they appear in trials

solicitors
barristers




5.  they prepare trials

solicitors
barristers




6.  they wear a horsehair wig, stiff collar, bands and a gown

solicitors
barristers




7.  they plead cases before the courts

solicitors
barristers




8.  they draft pleadings

solicitors
barristers




9.  they instruct barristers on behalf of clients

solicitors
barristers




10.  they have rights of audience in the higher courts

solicitors
barristers




11.  they review evidence

solicitors
barristers




12.  they provide specialist advice on points of law

solicitors
barristers




13.  they prepare briefs for barristers

solicitors
barristers




14.  they usually choose one area of specialisation

solicitors
barristers




15.  they speak on the client's behalf in court when instructed by a solicitor

solicitors
barristers




16.  they now may represent clients in courts

solicitors
barristers




17.  they have more direct contact with clients

solicitors
barristers