4th Year Law Ed.: Visit by a Practising Barrister
A barrister and a past pupil of Maryfield College came to talk to us about a career in law. Asma explained to us the path she took to becoming a qualified barrister.
She explained clearly the difference between a barrister and a solicitor. She told us about the different levels of courts and the qualifications and experience to practice there.
As a junior barrister she was working in the district court. She specialised in the criminal court.
She told us about the difference between a junior and senior council and the distinction made between the robes worn in court. Silks were senior barristers with vast experience and knowledge . They worked in the higher courts such as the circuit and high court .
Asma explained how she did her primary degree in law and then went to study in Kings Inn for two years . During that time she followed a practising barrister in the courts gaining valuable knowledge and experience. This process is known as “devilling” .
When she was finished her final exams she is known as a junior council. She will spend at least ten years as a junior council until she moves up to practice in the higher courts .
We found listening to Asma very interesting and we were given the opportunity to ask questions . We loved to hear about the types of cases she dealt with and she had her robe on to show us the type of clothing she wore. It was a brilliant opportunity to hear first hand the life of a barrister in law.
4th Year Law Ed. Students
