Simple English definitions for legal terms
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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 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.
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.