Barristers

Beyond the Briefcase Exploring the Roles of Barristers and Solicitors

The Canadian legal profession fosters a fused system whereby licensure entails qualification as both barristers and solicitors. This contrasts with different jurisdictions where a firm division exists between those mainly engaged with courtroom advocacy (barristers) and those that advise, prepare documents, and otherwise act for their clients out of the courtroom (solicitors). Although the formal […]

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