The Personnel Of The English Legal System Study Guide Rated A+

Where do most solicitors work? {Ans: In partnerships, otherwise known as firms}How is a jury selected? {Ans: Before a case, a panel of potential jurors is randomly selected from the electoral register. On the day of the trial, the crown clerk will select, by ballot, 12 people to form the jury}What's the oldest age you can apply to be a magistrate? {Ans: 65 years old, ensuring 5 years service}What is the Lord Chancellors role in relation to the judiciary? {Ans: Statutory responsibilities for upholding the rule of law (S1 Constitutional Reform Act 2005) Protecting the independence of the judiciary (S3 Constitutional Reform Act 2005) A limited role in the appointment of justices of the Supreme Court}How many people are needed to make a jury? {Ans: 12 people}What does the SQE 2 test? {Ans: Client interviewing, advocacy, case analysis, legal research and written advice}