Legal Crossword

4. A high intellectual capacity, comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the law and procedures in the chosen field of practice.
6. skilled secretaries often advance to becoming law clerks or?
7. These are usually chosen from leading barristers or senior solicitors.
8. In some courts, these people may be required to wear a wig and gown.
11. Who's job is it to run the court registry office?
13. Someone who delivers court documents, such as writs.
15. A Coroner is also known as this?
16. Someone who assists people with legal problems.
17. Solicitors can specialise in areas such as business, commercial, family, immigration and _ law.
18. Someone who's job it is to bring witnesses into the courtroom.
20. Performed by a forensic pathologist. It is used to determine the presence, nature and extent of any disease or damage in order to ascertain cause of death.

1. This is essential to objectivity and detachment. It is also fundamental to sound judgement and observance duties of the court.
2. A group of elected members who sit in parliament.
3. A formal court case where evidence is given about a death or incident.
5. Must retire at the age of 65.
9. Someone who represents the interests of all citizens in the criminal justice system
10. This group makes decisions based on the evidence that is given in court.
12. There is a jury in almost all criminal trials held in the _ and District Courts.
14. A person or group suing the defendant.
19. If you have committed a crime and are being charged, you will be referred to as this?