Barristers

Barristers plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

What the job involves

• Receiving written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients

• Providing advice and written opinions on points of law

• Conferring with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings

• Drawing up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents

• Researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases

• Outlining the facts to the court, calling and questioning witnesses, and making addresses to the court to argue a client's case

• Providing opinion on complex legal issues

• May draw up or settle documents