UK Legal Profession
Legal Aid and Access to Justice in England and Wales
Introduction Legal aid is the system by which the state funds legal representation and advice for individuals who cannot afford to pay for it. The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act …
Legal Ethics in England and Wales
Introduction Legal ethics in England and Wales are governed by the codes of conduct issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) . The codes set out the …
Solicitors and Advocates in England and Wales
Introduction The legal profession in England and Wales is divided into two principal branches: solicitors and barristers (and, in Scotland, advocates). Solicitors are primarily responsible for direct …
The UK Legal Profession
The legal profession in England and Wales is historically characterised by its divided structure, distinguishing between solicitors and barristers — two branches with distinct training pathways, …
UK Legal Education and Professional Training
Legal education and professional training in the United Kingdom have undergone transformative reform with the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in 2021, replacing the …