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Barrister - Personal requirements

Roia Kōti

Skills & knowledge

Barristers need to have:
  • knowledge of New Zealand laws and the legal system
  • knowledge of the way courts work
  • research skills
  • skills in interpreting, analysing and evaluating information
  • planning and organisational skills
  • public speaking skills
  • communication and listening skills
  • negotiating and problem-solving skills.
Nicolette Levy at her computer.

Nicolette Levy researching a case on the Internet

Melinda Mason looking at documents.

Barristers need to be able to analyse information

 

Personal Qualities

Barristers need to be:
  • persuasive
  • calm and patient
  • good at listening
  • able to think on their feet
  • confident
  • good at working under pressure
  • objective
  • responsible and able to keep information private.
Barristers also need to be able to consider situations from other people's points of view, and must have an understanding of other cultures.

 

Robert Murfitt.

"Because of the wide variety of people that you come across, you need to have a good tolerance for people's differences and an ability to think from their perspective."

Rob Murfitt - Barrister

 

Physical Requirements

Barristers need to have a neat and tidy appearance.

 

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Updated May 2009
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