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What is the difference between: Barrister, Solicitor, Lawyer and Attorney?

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Nozipho Zvinoitavamwe

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"Barrister" is a term used in the UK and other Commonwealth countries. A barrister is a lawyer who represents clients in court. "Solicitor" is also a term used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries and it means a lawyer who doesn't go to court but gives legal advice and prepares legal documents for clients. "Lawyer" is a general term that can be used for anyone who practices law. Then, "Attorney" is a term commonly used in the USA. It refers to a lawyer who has passed the bar exam and is licensed to practice law. Therefore, a barrister and a solicitor are both types of lawyers and attorney and lawyer are the same thing.

Johanna
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Lawyer is a term for both Solicitors and Barristers. Solicitors provide general legal advise while Barristers are specialists in certain legal fields
Denis Dubenko
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1. Lawyer is a general term in this sphere 2. Attorney is someone who protec a client 3. Solicitor prepares documents for barrister (its like barrister assistant) 3. Barrister fully represents a client in a court Mostly these terms are used in UK
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Teacher Racheal
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a solicitor is more like a paralegal. while lawyers represent clients in the magistrates court while barristers in the higher court. an attorney and lawyer the same

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