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[Neb-Maat-Re]

I work for the local equivalent of what most of you would call the DA, but I am not a lawyer myself.

Originally Posted by gypsysoul

However, I think you may have a slightly different definition of solicitor and barrister.

Each State in Aus has it's own legal system (and different names for the various Courts), but most States do have a fused legal profession - that is, when you become Admitted you are Admitted as a Barrister and a Solicitor. I think in Queensland they are still seperate but in NSW where Tynan is and here in Victoria it's fused.

Having said that, most people make a choice to practice as either a Barrister or as a Solicitor, and here in Victoria even though you are Admitted you still need to do an additional Bar Reader's course before going to the Bar.