What are the differences between a Lawyer and a Solicitor?

[Suade7]

Does anybody know of any websites that may help me with the above, detailing the different roles each of the above do.

Thanks.

[daffy654]

I always thought they were the same thing...In the uk we call them solicitors but almost everywhere else they are called lawyers.Same job different title.I'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong though.

[Ethel]

A lawyer is a generic word that covers solicitors and barristers.

A solicitor is a lawyer, a barrister is a lawyer - a solicitor is not a barrister.

However, in America people refer to 'lawyers' as we use solicitors, and the American usage is creeping in here.

[VillageVicar]

In essence, a 'lawyer' is an american term which serves as a catchall for the majority of legal law practices. Typically, in the states, a 'lawyer' may be a tax lawyer (attorney), trial lawer, estate lawyer, criminal lawyer, etc. The origins of the american legal system come from England.

Here is a link that will help to further define lawyer/attorney and other legal entitlements:

http://www.articlecity.com/articles/legal/arti cle_527.shtml


I wish you well

Fr Bill

[Suade7]

Thank you for your answers.

[tufty7]

one drives a merc and the other drives a beemer ....lol

[Suade7]

LOL... which drive which, he,he!