Overview
Barristers plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.
Day-to-day
- receiving written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients
- providing advice and written opinions on points of law
- conferring with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
- drawing up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents
- researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
- outlining the facts to the court, calling and questioning witnesses, and making addresses to the court to argue a client's case
- providing opinion on complex legal issues
- may draw up or settle documents.
Considerations
- Stressful
To become a Barrister
To work as a Barrister you need to complete a law degree, take a Bar Examination and obtain an Australian Practising Certificate (Barrister).
Registration or licencing may be required.
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