Solicitor vs. Barrister — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Solicitor and Barrister
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Solicitor
A solicitor is a legal practitioner who traditionally deals with most of the legal matters in some jurisdictions. A person must have legally-defined qualifications, which vary from one jurisdiction to another, to be described as a solicitor and enabled to practise there as such.
Barrister
A barrister is a type of lawyer in common law jurisdictions. Barristers mostly specialise in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Solicitor
A member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters. A solicitor may also instruct barristers and represent clients in some courts.
Barrister
A person called to the bar and entitled to practise as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts.
Solicitor
A person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a canvasser
She had been a telephone solicitor for a Chicago newspaper
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Barrister
A lawyer who is authorized to appear and present cases at any court in a jurisdiction.
Solicitor
One that solicits, especially one that seeks trade or contributions.
Barrister
A lawyer with the right to speak and argue as an advocate in higher lawcourts.
Solicitor
An attorney holding a public office that handles cases involving a city, state, or other jurisdiction.
Barrister
Counselor at law; a counsel admitted to plead at the bar, and undertake the public trial of causes, as distinguished from an attorney or solicitor. See Attorney.
Solicitor
Chiefly British An attorney who advises clients on legal matters, represents clients in certain lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to present in the higher courts.
Barrister
A British lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law
Solicitor
(Canadian) A barrister and solicitor; a lawyer.
Solicitor
One who solicits.
Solicitor
In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs barristers to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
Solicitor
In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.
Solicitor
In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.
Solicitor
(North America) A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.
Solicitor
One who solicits.
Solicitor
An attorney or advocate; one who represents another in court; - formerly, in English practice, the professional designation of a person admitted to practice in a court of chancery or equity. See the Note under Attorney.
Solicitor
A petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
Solicitor
A British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents
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