In everyday life, you hear the words advocate or lawyer many times. But the word barrister is not heard frequently in India. However, these words are heard a lot in films. Let us tell you the difference between these three today. Actually, lawyer, barrister and advocate, all three are related to the legal profession, but there are some big differences in their field of work, training and rights.
However, these differences may vary according to different legal systems and countries. For example, there is a difference in their definitions and roles in the legal systems of India, UK and other countries. Let us now know the main differences between them.
First understand the role of a lawyer
Lawyer is a broad term. It is used for all those persons who study law and are in the legal profession. Any person who has studied law and is working in the legal field can be called a lawyer. Let us tell you, advocates, barristers, solicitors and legal consultants all come under the category of lawyers.
Talking about the work of a lawyer, it is to give legal advice, prepare for the case, draft documents and sometimes represent in court. In a country like India, a lawyer generally means all those persons who work related to legal matters, whether in court or outside the court.
Now understand the role of a barrister
A barrister is a person who is mainly an expert in litigation and legal advocacy in court. In Britain, Australia and some other countries, barristers have the exclusive right to appear in court and argue before the judge. Let us tell you, to become a barrister, a person needs special training and qualifications. In Britain, to become a barrister, one has to become a member of one of the “Inns of Court” and pass the bar exam.
Know about Advocate
An advocate is a special type of lawyer who represents a party in court. In India, an advocate is a person who is recognized by the Bar Council of India and has the right to appear in court and fight cases. An advocate has full training and experience in the legal process and can directly interact with his clients. Advocates can also be divided into different categories, such as senior advocates and junior advocates. Senior advocates are given special status based on their experience and great work done in the legal field.
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