First of all, we need to know the different names of the word "lawyer" in English. Our most commonly used English is lawyer. In addition to lawyers, the commonly used words with the meaning of "lawyer" in English include attorney, solicitor, battle, advocate, Council, bar and so on. These words have different usage habits and meanings in different western countries.
Lawyer, agent, legal agent, lawyer. This term refers to the lawyer entrusted by the client and qualified to represent the client in court. More formal and written than lawyers, corresponding to clients. This word is widely used in the United States, and it is more formally called lawyer or legal adviser.
There are two types of practicing lawyers in Britain and Hong Kong, called junior lawyers and senior lawyers. Junior lawyers, that is, junior lawyers, are often called lawyers in Hong Kong. Junior lawyers mainly deal with non-litigation business and part of litigation business in primary courts, draft legal documents, issue legal opinions and provide legal advice. Generally, opinions can only be expressed on behalf of the parties in the grass-roots courts. However, if a lawyer meets certain practice conditions and years, he can also apply to appear in the High Court after examination.
A barrister is a barrister who appears in court. Hong Kong is also known as Bar Lawyer and Barrister. They are often called "Da Zhuang" in TV dramas of Hong Kong and Taiwan, and are allowed to appear in the High Court to defend or represent them. Barrister has been practicing for more than 65,438+00 years with excellent performance, so he can apply to become a senior barrister, formerly known as Queen'sCounsel. Trial lawyers need to wear wigs, while junior lawyers don't wear wigs.
A barrister is usually not hired directly by the client, but is usually hired by the client's lawyer on behalf of the client when necessary. Trial lawyers pay more attention to eloquence and speculative ability, while litigation lawyers pay more attention to document writing ability. The difference between the two is only the difference of professional division of labor, not the difference of grades. Whether you are a trial lawyer or a solicitor depends entirely on your personal interests and practice direction.