Quillinit
11:57
Warning
Info
LSDefine
Simple English definitions for legal terms
barrister
Read a random definition: cyrographum
A quick definition of barrister:
A barrister is a special type of lawyer in some countries, like the United Kingdom. They help people in court by speaking for them and arguing their case. They are different from other lawyers, called solicitors, who give general legal advice. Barristers are like superheroes in court, fighting for their clients to get justice.
A more thorough explanation:
A barrister is a type of lawyer in the United Kingdom and some other countries. They are different from solicitors, who give general legal advice, because barristers specialize in representing clients in court.
- When someone is accused of a crime in the UK, they might hire a barrister to represent them in court.
- In some countries, like Australia and Hong Kong, barristers wear special robes and wigs when they appear in court.
These examples show how barristers are lawyers who focus on representing clients in court. They are often hired by solicitors to handle the court proceedings for a case. In some countries, barristers have a specific dress code when appearing in court.