Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:
Which of the following statement is true in respect of a barrister and a solicitor working in UK?
Options:
barristers can appear in all courts while solicitors can only appear in higher courts if they qualify to become solicitor advocates.
solicitors can appear in all courts while barristers can only appear in higher courts if they qualify to become barrister advocates.
to become a solicitor, graduates are required to complete the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) instead of the LPC and then seek a "pupillage" instead of a training contract.
both 1 and 3
Correct Answer:
barristers can appear in all courts while solicitors can only appear in higher courts if they qualify to become solicitor advocates.
Explanation:
Though there are a number of differences between barristers and solicitors, the most significant one is that barristers can appear in all courts while solicitors can only appear in higher courts if they qualify to become solicitor advocates.To become a Barrister, graduates are required to complete the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) instead of the LPC and then seek a "pupillage" instead of a training contract.