Rob Murfitt addressing the court
Barristers give legal advice and appear on behalf of others in civil, family and criminal cases in courts and tribunals. Their clients must be referred to them by a practising solicitor.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te awhina tangata e pa ana ki te ture, a, he kaikorero, he mangai mo te tangata e taka ana ki te he i nga kooti me nga taraipunara.
Entry Requirements
To become a barrister you need to have a Bachelor of Laws, which includes a course in legal ethics.
Pay
Salaries vary, but barristers usually earn between $42,000 and $130,000 a year, depending on experience, the success of their practice and the amount of money they charge clients.
Job Outlook
Opportunities for barristers are growing as more disputes arise within business and society.
