ASSIGNMENT COURSES BASIC LEGAL ENGLISH 1 Legal profession (Solicitors + Barristers)

ASSIGNMENT COURSES: BASIC LEGAL ENGLISH 1 Legal profession Solicitors + Barristers MINISTRY OF JUSTICE HANOI LAW UNIVERSITY... BIÊN BẢN XÁC ĐỊNH MỨC ĐỘ THAM GIA VÀ KẾT QUẢ THAM GIA LÀM B

ASSIGNMENT

COURSES: BASIC LEGAL ENGLISH 1

Legal profession (Solicitors + Barristers)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE HANOI LAW UNIVERSITY

BIÊN BẢN XÁC ĐỊNH MỨC ĐỘ THAM GIA VÀ KẾT QUẢ THAM GIA LÀM BÀI TẬP NHÓM

Tổng số thành viên của nhóm: 05 Tên bài tập nhóm: Legal profession (Solicitors + Barristers) Xác định mức độ tham gia và kết quả tham gia của từng sinh viên trong việc thực hiện bài tập nhóm Kết quả như sau:

S T T

Đánh giá

ký tên

Đánh giá của GV

(số)

Điểm (chữ)

GV ký tên

1 453102 Đặng Mai Linh X

2 453104 Đỗ Trần Trà My X

3 453108 Nguyễn Hồ Kiều Mi X

4 453111 Nguyễn Phạm Trà My X

5 453120 Tiết Thu Quỳnh X

Hà Nội, ngày 14 tháng 04 năm 2022

Kết quả điểm bài tập nhóm

NHÓM TRƯỞNG

Đặng Mai Linh

Table of Contents

I Introduction: Group 3 3

II Definition 3

1.What is a barrister? 3

2.What is a solicitor? 3

III Roles and responsibilities of solicitors in the UK 3

IV Roles and responsibilities of barristers in the UK 4

V The difference in role and purpose between solicitors and barristers 6

VI The procedure for becoming a solicitor, a barrister (video) 6

VII The condition to pursue the dream of becoming a lawyer in VN 6

VIII Conclusion: 8

I Introduction: Group 3

 Topic: Legal profession

 MC: Dang Mai Linh

 Solicitor: Nguyen Ho Kieu Mi

 Barrister: Do Tran Tra My

 Professor: Nguyen Pham Tra My

Tiet Thu Quynh

 Minigame: Spin a rotation

II Definition

1.What is a barrister?

A barrister is a qualified legal professional who offers specialist advice

Many barristers specialize in one area of the law, although some may have a more general practice covering a variety of areas

2.What is a solicitor?

A solicitor is a qualified legal practitioner who is responsible for preparing legal documentation in the run-up to and during a court case A solicitor provides specialist legal advice on contentious and non-contentious work to their clients

in a variety of areas of law

III Roles and responsibilities of solicitors in the UK

A solicitor in the United Kingdom will take instructions from clients and advise on necessary courses of legal action Clients can be individuals, groups, public sector organizations, or private companies

Depending on the area of expertise, a solicitor can advise on a range of issues, including:

- Personal issues - buying and selling residential property, landlord and tenant agreements, wills and probate, divorce and family matters, personal injury claims, and criminal litigation

- Commercial work - helping new enterprises get established, advising on complex corporate transactions (including mergers and acquisitions) and business-related disputes

- Protecting rights - making sure individuals are treated fairly by public or private bodies and receive compensation if unfairly treated

Once qualified, they can work in private practice, in-house for commercial

or industrial organizations, in local or central government, or the court service

I have a practical example: A partner in a law firm - Hélène, from Monaco, is an advocate admitted to the Paris Bar - the professional association for lawyers She graduated with a Bachelor of Law (LLB) in Paris and obtained a Master's Degree (LLM) in European Law from University College, London She

is a graduate of the Paris Institut d'Etudes Politiques She said she joined Applewood Branston two years ago and was promoted to partner in the corporate and banking team in Paris Before that, she worked for twelve years for other leading international law firms She has extensive experience in privatizations, mergers, and acquisitions, and she advises investment banks and corporations

The actual work carried out varies depending on the setting, their specialist area, and the nature of the case may use some of their time to give free help to clients who are unable to pay for legal services themselves

IV Roles and responsibilities of barristers in the UK

Barristers are regulated, specialist legal advisers, and courtroom advocates They can provide a range of services, including:

- Representing people or businesses in court or tribunal or another formal setting, making their case for them;

- Advise their clients on the strengths and weaknesses of their case

- Starting a legal proceeding in a court on behalf of their client (providing they are specially authorized by us to do so, known as being “authorized to

Barristers can specialize in a range of different areas of the law These are known as “practice areas” There are many “practice areas” but the most common include: Criminal Law, Family Law, Commercial Law, and Immigration Law, I’ll be more specific

Firstly- Criminal Law - barristers can represent either the defense or prosecution side in criminal trials;

Secondly- Family Law - is something related to legal matters such as divorce and child welfare issues;

Thirdly- Commercial Law - is a legal problem that can occur in the running of businesses and commercial transactions including Employment Law;

And the last - Immigration Law – is legal issues involving matters of immigration and asylum

Most barristers are self-employed This means they are either “sole practitioners” or they work on a self-employed basis with other barristers in organizations known as “chambers” Barristers working in chambers share services such as buildings and IT Countless barristers are employed directly by organizations such as large companies or public bodies like the Crown Prosecution Service

Barristers are individually regulated by us This means that even though they might belong to a set of chambers or be employed, their professional duties and obligations are theirs alone

V The difference in role and purpose between solicitors and barristers

Barristers are engaged by solicitors to work on their client’s case (referred

to as “being instructed”) Solicitors will usually have a good knowledge of the different barrister's chambers and the specialisms of the barristers working within them This means they are in an ideal position to match up clients with the most appropriate barrister for their case

Barristers are essentially advocates whose role is to explain an individual’s case in court and argue their position They are less likely to be involved with a case until it is apparent that it will end up in a court hearing – many cases settle before this stage, so there is never any need to get a barrister involved

Barristers can also advise clients on the strength of their case, assist with drafting documentation before any court hearing, and help with negotiations

Generally, this will be handled by a solicitor Solicitors will often attend court with their barrister but only to take notes and help with the documentation

VI The procedure for becoming a solicitor, a barrister (video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjGF0ajvfhw&t=1s

VII The condition to pursue the dream of becoming a lawyer in VN

In Vietnam nowadays, lawyers have the following obligations: To comply with the principles of law practice prescribed in Article 5 of the Law on Lawyers; Strictly abide by the internal rules and relevant regulations with the procedure-conducting agencies; Have a cooperative attitude and respect the

requested by procedure-conducting agencies; provide legal aid; Participating in compulsory professional training and other obligations as prescribed by the Law

on Lawyers

The legal profession in Vietnam is first and foremost a legal profession, in which lawyers, with their legal knowledge, independently perform activities within the scope of their practice by the law and regulations on professional responsibilities to serve justice, contribute to the protection of the rule of law and

to build the rule of law in Vietnam

Honestly, becoming a lawyer in Vietnam is an arduous learning process

You must undergo a variety of training programs from the university to institute and then practice at law practice organizations Specifically, the steps to become

a lawyer in Vietnam include:

Step 1: Having a bachelor's degree in Law:

That is, the individual must graduate from Law School, Law Faculty of the University (usually 4 years of study)

Step 2: Having a diploma from a lawyer training program:

The class is registered at the Judicial Academy (current regulations are studied for 12 months), then passed the graduation exam of the Judicial Academy, and graduated from the Law class

Step 3: Going through an internship at a Law Practice Organization:

After graduating from a lawyer training class, an individual is required to register as an apprentice at a law practice organization for 12 months

Step 4: Overcome the test at the end of the lawyer's probationary period:

After completing the probationary period, the intern can take the exam at the end

of the lawyer's probationary period and if they pass, they will be granted a law practice certificate or vice versa they will be allowed to extend the probationary

practicing apprentice must register to practice again from the beginning (12 more months)

Step 5: Issue a certificate and join the Bar Association, issue a lawyer practicing card:

Once the individual passes the test for the end of the lawyer's probationary period, the individual shall make a dossier according to regulations to apply for a law practice certificate The lawyer profession is granted by the Ministry of Justice, and the law practice card is issued by the Vietnam Bar Federation

Step 6: Practicing Law:

After being granted a certificate, joining a union, and issuing a lawyer practice card, a lawyer can choose a law practice organization to practice, or practice as an individual and must register with the local Department of Justice where practicing

VIII Conclusion:

The information mentioned above helps us to understand what solicitors and barristers are, and the differences between these two positions Each position has its role and importance Hence, we could have a deeper understanding of the legal profession

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2 The Lawyer Portal, “Difference Between Solicitor and Barrister”,

https://www.thelawyerportal.com/careers/difference-between-solicitor-and-barrister/;

3 Springhouse solicitors, “What’s the difference between a solicitor, a barrister, and a lawyer?”, https://www.springhouselaw.com/knowledge- hub/legal-costs/whats-the-difference-between-a-solicitor-a-barrister-and-a-lawyer/;

4 Bar Standards Board, “Information about barristers”, https://www.barstandard a

sboard.org.uk/for-the-public/about-barristers.html /;

5 Prospects, “Solicitor”, https://www.prospects.c.uk/job-profiles/solicitor;

6 The Legists, “Solicitors Roles and Responsibilities”, https://www.thelegists.co.uk/solicitors-roles-and-responsibilities;

https://lawyersforlawyers.org/en/countries/vietnam/;

8 Vietnam Lawyers Journal, “Conditions, standards, and processes to become a lawyer in Vietnam”, https://lsvn.vn/dieu-kien-tieu-chuan-quy-trinh-de-tro-thanh-luat-su-tai-viet-nam.html;

9 World of law, “Essays on lawyers and the legal profession”, https://thegioiluat.vn/bai-viet-hoc-thuat/tieu-luan-luat-su-va-nghe-luat-su-3535/