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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
A trained legal professional who advises clients, prepares legal documents and cases, and can represent clients in court.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 2
Revise: The Operation of the Justice SystemA solicitor is often a person’s first contact. Solicitors advise clients, prepare documents such as wills and contracts, gather information and prepare court cases. They can also represent clients in court, subject to their rights of audience.
Paper 1, Paper 2
A legal professional who advises clients, prepares legal documents and can represent clients in court.
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A solicitor often provides someone's first contact with legal advice. Solicitors advise clients, prepare documents and handle matters such as buying a house, making a will or responding to a criminal allegation. They can represent clients in court, including lower courts.
