LEGAL

LAW CLERK

Law clerks manage judges case files and conduct research.

LICENSED CONVEYANCER

Conveyancers are property lawyers who deal with the legal and financial sides of buying and selling property and land.

BARRISTERS CLERK

Barristers clerks complete all of the administration tasks within barristers offices.

BARRISTER

Barristers represent their clients in court they can also give specialised legal advice. The majority of Barristers are self employed and work in offices called Chambers. Barristers work with solicitors to represent their clients in court, at tribunals and public enquiries.

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PARALEGAL

Paralegals provide legal support (for example conducting research), however they are not qualified to give legal advice to clients.

SOLICITOR

Solicitors give legal advice. Within smaller firms they might draft documents, contracts and wills. Solicitors within larger commercial law firms tend to work on behalf of other companies, rather than individuals. Solicitors also work with barristers to prepare court cases.