Legal System

Scotland has its own legal system.

The law is divided into civil law and criminal law. The legal profession is made up of solicitors (lawyers) and advocates.

Solicitors deal with general legal issues including litigation (going to court) conveyancing (buying and selling houses), executry and trust work (wills).

Advocates (and some solicitors) are responsible for representing individuals in the civil and criminal courts.

You pay for the services of solicitors and advocates but you may be entitled to help with paying through the Legal Aid system. Find out more about legal aid at: www.slab.org.uk
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If you need legal advice, you can find a solicitor at: www.lawscot.org.uk