Solicitors

What is conveyancing?

the transfer of property from one person to another

are solicitors specialised or more general?

More general

What areas of law do solicitors usually cover?(4)

conveyancing

wills and probate

negligence

commercial law

What does the role of a solicitor usually involve?

meeting clients

taking instructions from clients

drafting legal documents

negotiating

advocacy

What act gives solicitors rights to audience in higher courts?

Solicitors' higher rights of audience regulations 2011

Can solicitors represent in all courts?

not unless they apply for higher court qualifications

Approximately how many practicing solicitors are there?

140,000

Where do solicitors tend to work?

in private practice

Which body represents solicitors?

Law society

What body sets the training standards for solicitors?

Solicitors regulatory authority

Where do complaints against solicitors go first?

to the firm

What is the regulatory body for solicitors?

Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA)

If the matter is serious where can the SRA refer a solicitor?

to a disciplinary tribunal

Where can complaint be taken after the SRA?

the Legal Ombudsman

What act set up the legal ombudsman?

legal services act 2007

What is the maximum amount of compensation the legal ombudsman can order?

75,000

Can you sue a solicitor in negligence?

yes

GIve an example of a case where a solicitor was sued for negligence

White vs Jones