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What are the roles of lawyers involved in the civil and criminal courts?

Could someone please explain to me what the roles of lawyers involved in the civil and criminal courts of england and wales are? Thanks

It depends on the type of "lawyer" you refer to. Remember the legal profession in England and Wales is split, and have different roles in different courts. By and large, by "lawyer" we mean solicitors and barristers. Think of their different roles as litigants and as advocates. There may also be other qualified personnel in a court - a judge (but not a magistrate), a clerk of the court, etc. What does the clerk do in a magistrates court?