| Front | Explain the differences in the usage of: "attorney, barrister, lawyer, solicitor". |
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| Back | Lawyer is a general term for a person who is qualified to advise people about the law and represent them in court. In Britain, a barrister is a lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the prosecution or the defence. In Britain, a solicitor is a lawyer who gives legal advice to clients, prepares legal documents and cases, and in certain limited circumstances may represent a client in court. In America, an attorney is a lawyer who acts for someone in a legal matter and is qualified to represent them in court. |
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