#IAmTheBar. A question asked of the panel:
What characteristics are vital to be a barrister vs. a solicitor?
Well. [See the thread that follows]
What characteristics are vital to be a barrister vs. a solicitor?
Well. [See the thread that follows]
#IAmTheBar I'd say there’s a big overlap in the skills required, particularly in crime where the growth in solicitor-advocates means that the distinction between solicitors and barristers is ever blurred...
#IAmTheBar For both professions, the standard qualities – strong communication skills, the ability to consume giant quantities of info in a short space of time, strong skills of written and oral advocacy – are all requisites. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference.
#IAmTheBar I’d say it’s vital to shadow both solicitors and barristers before deciding which road to head down. Get a feel for the nature of the work, and judge whether you can see yourself doing that every day.
#IAmTheBar For me, the variety, unpredictability and dubious “glamour” of jury advocacy was what always made the criminal Bar my only choice, but it’s not for everyone.
