°In many
common law jurisdictions, a type of
lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs a
barrister to act as an
advocate for their client in court, although
rights of audience for solicitors vary according to
jurisdiction.
°In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of
lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a
barrister.