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A Barrister appears in court or tribunal hearings and conducts negotiations on behalf of their clients. The Barrister's client is usually a solicitor, who deals with the Barrister on behalf of a company or person when their case needs specialist advocacy. A Barrister may also be required to consult with clients and witnesses or to undertake research on the case. Barristers commonly practise as a solicitor before becoming a Barrister.
A Barrister can specialise in the following areas of law:
- criminal law
- chancery law
- commercial law
- common law(including family and personal injury law)
Barrister jobs involve:
- understanding and interpreting the law
- managing legal cases
- researching relevant points of law
- advising solicitors and other professionals
- preparing cases for court
- holding client conferences
- preparing legal arguments
- presenting arguments in court
- examining and cross-examining witnesses
- advising on matters of law and evidence
- drafting legal documents
- negotiating settlements
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