Solicitor

Solicitor is a term used to describe lawyers in certain jurisdictions. Solicitors are involved in many aspects of law, including providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in court.

Role and Responsibilities

Solicitors are legal professionals who provide expert legal advice and support to clients. They take instructions from clients and advise on necessary courses of legal action. Clients can be individuals, groups, public sector organisations or private companies. Solicitors have specialist knowledge of different areas of law such as property, family, and employment law. Some solicitors choose to specialise in one area of law or work in a general practice.

Jurisdictions

The term 'solicitor' is used in several jurisdictions including the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. In the United States, the term is not used, and lawyers are simply referred to as 'attorneys'.

Training and Qualifications

Becoming a solicitor requires a combination of education and training. In the UK, this typically involves completing a law degree, followed by the Legal Practice Course (LPC), and then a two-year training contract with a law firm.

Regulation

Solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in the UK. The SRA sets the standards that solicitors need to adhere to in order to practice and enforces compliance with these standards.

See Also

• Barrister
• Lawyer
• Legal Practice Course
• Solicitors Regulation Authority

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