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1. www.lawsociety.org.uk › resources › who-does-whatWho does what | The Law Society

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   There are several different types of legal professionals, who can help you in different ways. This page provides a brief overview of the main duties and differences between legal professionals in England and Wales.

2. www.sra.org.uk › solicitors › guidanceSRA | Conduct in disputes | Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   The rule of law and our legal system provides that there is a right to legal advice and representation for all. However, proceedings must be pursued properly and that means making sure that duties to a client do not override wider public interest obligations and duties to the court.

3. www.gov.uk › find-legal-adviceFind legal advice and information: Overview - GOV.UK

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   You can get legal advice and information to solve common problems, for example about: debts. decisions about benefits. discrimination at work. immigration statuses. disagreements with neighbours....

   • A legal adviser might be able to help you solve a problem, or give you advice about what to do next. You can find and pay for a legal adviser yours...
   • You may be able to solve your problem without going to court using alternative dispute resolution. This is normally quicker and cheaper than going...
   • You may need to go to court to solve some legal problems. If you go to court, you can get legal advice and information to help you prepare. Find a...

4. www.gov.uk › find-legal-advice › find-legal-adviserFind legal advice and information: Find a legal adviser - GOV.UK

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   Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.

5. www.legistq.com › blog › what-is-legal-advice-andWhat Is 'Legal Advice' and how it differs from legal information?

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   A legal advice, are written or oral advice about a legal matter that would affect the rights and responsibilities of the recipient. In contrast to generalized facts, actual legal advice requires a detailed analysis of the law as it applies to a person's particular circumstances.

6. www.farrer.co.uk › globalassets › clients-andPrivilege - a guide for in-house lawyers - Farrer & Co

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   This publication is a general summary of the law on legal professional privilege. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Privilege is a complex and fact-specific area of law. Specific legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances should be sought.

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   Do you need a legal adviser?

   • A legal adviser might be able to help you solve a problem, or give you advice about what to do next. You can find and pay for a legal adviser yourself, or get help to pay if you’re eligible for legal aid. You might also be able to get free or lower cost advice from a legal adviser. You can get legal advice from a solicitor.

   Find legal advice and information: Find a legal adviser - GOV.UK

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   What does a lawyer mean in UK law?

   • Lawyer is a general term used to describe people who provide legal services. Unlike terms such as solicitor or barrister, lawyer has no defined meaning in UK law. Anyone can call themselves a lawyer, regardless of whether they have any professional legal qualifications or not.

   SRA | Legal jargon explained - Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   How do I get legal advice & information?

   • You can get legal advice and information to solve common problems, for example about: Get advice and information as early as you can. It might stop a problem from getting worse. You may need to find a legal adviser with specialist training in the area of your problem, for example a solicitor.

   Find legal advice and information: Overview - GOV.UK

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   Does legal advice attract legal advice privilege?

   • Only legal advice given in your capacity as a lawyer will attract legal advice privilege. Any advice you give which is purely commercial will not attract legal advice privilege. Any purely commercial discussions about a dispute should, wherever possible, be held orally and not recorded in writing.

   Privilege - a guide for in-house lawyers - Farrer & Co

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   Does legal advice privilege apply if a non-lawyer is investigating a client?

   • Any written reports that do deal with sensitive issues should be drafted by lawyers in the form of legal advice to the client to maximise the chance of those documents attracting legal advice privilege. If a non-lawyer is conducting the investigation, legal advice privilege will not apply.

   Privilege - a guide for in-house lawyers - Farrer & Co

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   Where can I get free legal advice?

   • A solicitor may be able to help you for free (also known as ‘pro bono’ work). You can find a pro bono solicitor through a law clinic near you on the Law Works website. A law clinic usually also gives free initial advice. If you’re on a low income, you can ask questions and get free legal answers from volunteer solicitors.

   Find legal advice and information: Find a legal adviser - GOV.UK

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8. www.sra.org.uk › consumers › choosingSRA | Legal jargon explained - Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   Dec 9, 2022 · Legal jargon explained. Last updated: 9 December 2022. If you need to use legal services you might come across words and phrases that you're not sure about. Your lawyer should explain them to you if you ask. Here is a summary of some words you might hear, and what they mean.