Is it better to be a solicitor or a barrister?

I have always wanted to be a barrister but have been told to look down the solicitor route. Why is this? What is the difference in training? How long does it take to train? Also what ...show more

I'm an American watching right now (well, paused it to ask this question) the most recent episode of Broadchurch. I've been a bit confused about Charlotte Rampling's character, but because I read a bit about the barrister/solicitor distinction, I assumed...

Just wondering, can a solicitor whose main role is to litigate and advise clients also appear before the courts to represent their client in a barrister role (when they are qualified as a barrister)? I've heard that barristers who take on a solicitors...

which of the solicitor and barrister career is better paid?

I asked this question before but got no answers... So, I know becoming a lawyer/solicitor or barrister is alot of hardwork so I wanted to know now some tips on becoming one. I know I have a long way to go seen as I'm in year 9. The options I chose were...

So I'm currently an undergraduate student at Gonzaga University in the United States. After my studies are finsihed here (I'm currently a junior) I want to become a solicitor or barrister in Ireland, which is the equivalent to a lawyer in america. I...