Who is a lawyer, a barrister, and a solicitor?

A Lawyer is somebody who can give legal advice and has been trained in the law, One who is licensed to practice law A Barrister(Called Advocate in Scotland) presents the case in court. Most senior and distinguished barristers are designated King's (Queen's) counsel. A Solicitor- One that solicits, especially one that seeks trade or contributions. The chief law officer of a city, town, or government department but does not act as an advocate in court, as opposed to the Attorney who pleads in court. (English Law). Both solicitors and barristers are lawyers - professionals in the law. A barrister specialises in arguing your case in court. A solicitor specialises in drawing up paperwork such as contracts, conveyances, and wills. Solicitors are only allowed to represent you in the lowest courts - in higher courts you will need a barrister. And a barrister will be "instructed" by a solicitor, who has prepared all the facts from which the barrister will present your case. There are many more solicitors than barristers.

Lawyer is a person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law or to advise or act for clients in other legal matters. Barrister is a lawyer who is a member of one of the Inns of Court and who has the privilege of pleading in the higher courts. Solicitor is an officer having charge of the legal business of a city, town, etc.

Lawyer is a person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law or to advise or act for clients in other legal matters. Barrister is a lawyer who is a member of one of the Inns of Court and who has the privilege of pleading in the higher courts. Solicitor is an officer having charge of the legal business of a city, town, etc.