What is the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?
A barrister is lawyer in the common-law system who specialises in litigation. This may mean that they advise on the outcome of cases the strategic elements of running a court case as well as being involved in the drafting of documents related to court cases. The major role of the barrister is to conduct court appearances. There are many tasks which barrister performs in their role as court advocate. They will need to present the opening in the case, they will need to argue the points of law and evidence as they emerge in relation to their clients interests. They will need to examine witnesses and cross-examine witnesses and if necessary re-examine witnesses. They will need to argue in relation to the admissibility of evidence if the judge in the matter has a view on this. In a criminal matter, they may need to address the jury on the facts of the case and what they believe the verdict is in relation to their client or if they the prosecutor on the guilt of the client. A solicitor on th
