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Unit Group

2811 Barristers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

2811 Barristers

Plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

281131 Barrister

Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations

  • King's Counsel
  • Senior Counsel

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Receives briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist legal professionals, and clients
  • Provides advice and written opinions on points of law
  • Confers with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
  • Draws up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents
  • Researches statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
  • Outlines the facts to the court, calls and questions witnesses, and makes addresses to the court to argue a client's case
  • May draw up or settle documents