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Vocabulary
LAWYER, ATTORNEY, SOLICITOR OR BARRISTER?
Key
Lawyer is the general word in British English for
somebody who has professional training in legal work.
Attorney is the general word in American English.
Solicitor is a lawyer in Britain who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.
Barrister is a lawyer in Britain who represents a client in court.
Attorney is the general word in American English.
Solicitor is a lawyer in Britain who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.
Barrister is a lawyer in Britain who represents a client in court.
- lawyer
You should consult a lawyer.
He would like to become a lawyer.
- attorney
You should consult an attorney.
The company will pay the attorney's fees.
- solicitor
The document should be signed by a solicitor.
Her solicitor explained how to solve her problem.
- barrister
The barrister representing the boy went before the Court of Appeal.
The barrister told the court her client had been seriously injured.