There is a common misconception that solicitors are real lawyers, but this is not the case. They are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and have to pay an annual practising fee in order to practice.
A Solicitor is a licensed legal practitioner who gives legal advice and represents clients in Court, often as a trial lawyer. They can prosecute and defend litigation in the UK County courts and (with appropriate accreditation) can do this in the High Court too.
Are solicitors real lawyers?
Depending on the area of law, a solicitor can specialize in areas such as property, family, and employment. They may also have an interest in criminal matters or corporate law. Solicitors Benfleet often work closely with their clients to provide them with the best possible legal representation in various areas of law.
The work of a solicitor will depend on their area of practice, and they usually have regular working hours to ensure they can meet the needs of Process Server clients. However, they can sometimes work unsociable hours doing research and paperwork to be fully prepared and meet deadlines.
The extent to which a solicitor is “fused” with a barrister’s model of practice varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and can vary between countries, but there are a number of mandatory professional associations in the US which govern both the admission, licensing and regulation of both solicitors and barristers. Currently the largest is the State Bar of California which has 200,000 members.