Lawyers are listed in the Yellow Pages under both 'Lawyers' and 'Barristers & Solicitors'. The distinction reflects the type of legal work lawyers specialise in: barristers deal with court work; solicitors with other legal work that does not require them to represent their clients in court. Most lawyers are qualified both as barristers and solicitors, but tend not to act in both capacities.
Lawyers are required to treat all business as confidential, provide independent advice and use their skill for their client's benefit. As a profession, lawyers undertake a vast range of legal work. However, as far as most private citizens are concerned, they are generally employed to:
- provide advice on legal rights
- check legal documents
- assist with immigration applications
- provide conveyancing services for properties and businesses
- prepare rental and lease agreements
- draft wills
- undertake divorce proceedings
- arrange redress in cases of fraud or misrepresentation
- provide representation in cases involving the Police
