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two branches _____ the a member _____ the Inns of Court
profession
art _____ presenting cases to qualify ______ a barrister
exclusive right _____ audience to work _____ private practice

Task 6. Translate the following sentences and pay special attention to
the underlined words or phrases.
1. Barristers (in England and Wales) are specialists in
advocacy, representing individuals or organizations in court, under
instruction from a solicitor or another designated professional.
2. Solicitors’ work covers a broad range, including advising
commercial and private clients on business matters and property and
undertaking litigation.
3. An increasing number of employed barristers work in
private and public organizations.
4. The degree of specialization of solicitors’ firms varies
enormously.
5. Most barristers’ work is confined to litigation, although
some do largely advisory work, for example on taxation or company
matters.
6. A solicitor has overall conduct of a case and develops a
working relationship with the client, which can be rewarding.
7. Until 2004, barristers were prohibited from seeking or
accepting "instructions" (that is, being hired) directly by the clients whom
they represent. The involvement of a solicitor was compulsory.
8. While solicitors are regulated by the Law Society,
barristers are governed by the General Council of the Bar and the
individual Inns of Court.
9. The Bar Vocational Course is exclusively focused on the
skills and knowledge required of an advocate: litigation, evidence,
drafting, advocacy, etc.
10. The Law Society of England and Wales is the professional
association that regulates and represents the solicitors’ profession in
England and Wales.

Task 7. Make the following sentences complete by translating the
phrases in brackets.
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