Summary

During this week you considerer the legal profession in Scotland and the changes they are facing to their traditional roles.

You should now be able to:

  • explain the roles of solicitors and advocates
  • describe the role of a judge
  • explain the personal qualities expected of those working in the legal profession.

In the next week you consider official court reports.

You can now go to Week 7.

OpenLearn - Scottish courts and the law
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