Life in the UK Test practice question 163 of 302
Answer: C — Solicitors
Solicitors are trained lawyers who give advice on legal matters, take action for their clients and represent their clients in court. Solicitors' charges are usually based on how much time they spend on a case. It is very important to find out at the start how much a case is likely to cost.
This is a free practice question from the The role of the courts topic in the Government & Law of the UK chapter. Questions deal with how justice works in practice — the different courts, who hears which kind of case, juries, magistrates and legal advice. Note that the arrangements are not identical across all four nations.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.