Definitions
- Referring to a legal professional who holds a high rank in the court system. - Describing a person who has been appointed as a serjeant-at-law, a position that no longer exists in England and Wales. - Talking about a historical term for a military officer or non-commissioned officer.
- Referring to a legal professional who is qualified to represent clients in court. - Describing a person who has completed the necessary training and education to become a barrister. - Talking about a lawyer who specializes in advocacy and litigation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are legal professionals.
- 2Both are trained and educated in the law.
- 3Both can represent clients in court.
- 4Both are associated with the court system.
- 5Both have a role in advocating for their clients.
What is the difference?
- 1Rank: Serjeant is a higher rank than barrister in the court system.
- 2History: Serjeant is a historical term that is no longer used in England and Wales, while barrister is still in use today.
- 3Specialization: Barrister specializes in advocacy and litigation, while serjeant does not necessarily have a specific area of specialization.
- 4Education: Barrister requires specific training and education, while serjeant historically did not have formal training requirements.
- 5Function: Barrister is primarily responsible for representing clients in court, while serjeant may have additional duties such as advising judges or training other legal professionals.
Remember this!
Serjeant and barrister are both legal professionals who are trained and educated in the law. However, serjeant is a historical term that is no longer used in England and Wales, while barrister is still in use today. Additionally, serjeant is a higher rank in the court system and may have additional duties beyond representing clients in court, while barrister specializes in advocacy and litigation.
