What's the difference between a solicitor and a barrister?
It sounds like the start of a bad joke, and unfortunately, we
don't have the punchline. We can however explain the difference
between the two, and also help you find out more about the other
titles used in the legal profession.
In legal circles, titles and labels matter.
"Solicitor", "barrister", "silk",
"lawyer", "law clerk" and "paralegal"
all have distinct meanings, which can differ depending on where you
live.
LAWYER VS ATTORNEY MEANING
In Victoria (and in much of Australia) a lawyer is a
wide-ranging title used to refer to someone who is admitted to the
State roll of legal practitioners and is qualified to advise and
represent clients in legal matters. Lawyers may be admitted to
practice in more than one State of Australia and also in the High
Court.
