Legal Definitions - inner barrister

An inner barrister is a type of lawyer in England or Northern Ireland who is admitted to plead at the bar and argue cases in superior courts. In other Commonwealth nations, the legal profession is similarly divided into barristers and solicitors.

• Queen's Counsel: A barrister who has been appointed by the Queen to be a senior advocate in court.
• Student member of an Inn of Court: A law student who is a member of one of the four Inns of Court in London and is training to become a barrister.

These examples illustrate the different types of barristers that exist within the legal profession. Queen's Counsel are highly respected and experienced barristers who have been recognized for their exceptional advocacy skills. Student members of an Inn of Court are aspiring barristers who are still in the process of completing their training.