2411 — Barristers and judges
Higher Skilled
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What this occupation covers
Barristers and judges prepare and conduct court cases on behalf of clients, preside over judicial proceedings, and pronounce judgements within a variety of court settings and tribunals.
Typical duties
becomes acquainted with the facts of a case through reading statements, law reports, and consulting with clients or other professionals
advises client on the basis of legal knowledge, research and past precedent as to whether to proceed with legal action
drafts pleadings and questions in preparation for court cases, appears in court to present evidence to the judge and jury, cross examines witnesses and sums up why the court should decide in their client’s favour
hears, reads and evaluates evidence, and instructs or advises the jury on points of law or procedure
conducts trials according to rules of procedure, announces the verdict and passes sentence and/or awards costs and damages
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry to training requires a qualifying law degree or postgraduate diploma. Entrants then undertake a one year Bar Professional Training Course followed by pupillage in one of the Inns of Court. The system for training of advocates in Scotland requires a postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, followed by two years’ training as a solicitor and period of professional training lasting several months. The position of judge is obtained by appointment of those who have substantial post-qualifying experience in legal practice.
Sponsorship information
Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Full Table 1 going rate: £59,400 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.
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