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What is the difference between a barrister and a solicitor? (2)

Barrister and solicitor

Barrister and solicitor Source: AAP

A barrister is lawyer in the common-law system who specialises in litigation. Solicitors are involved in the day-to-day legal affairs of their clients. Clifford To discusses the differences.


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A barrister is lawyer in the common-law system who specialises in litigation. Solicitors are involved in the day-to-day legal affairs of their clients. Clifford To discusses the differences.


 


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