Legal Personnel

Who would I contact if I want to draw up a will?

• A barrister

• A judge

• A peace commissioner

• A solicitor

A solicitor can try a case in the:

• Court of Appeal

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• High Court

Who is the legal advisor the Taoiseach

• A Notary Public

• A Peace Commissioner

• The DPP

• The Minister for Justice

Who hires a barrister?

• The judge

• The individual seeking legal assistance

• The solicitor

• The DPP

Who calls a Junior Counsel to the bar?

• The Chief Justice

• The DPP

• The Minister for Justice

• A District Court Judge

Who appoints the Attorney General

• The Taoiseach

• The President

• The DPP

• The Minister for Justice

I crashed my car into my neighbour's fence, causing little damage, but he is bringing me to court. What description best describes my situation?

• A summary offence that will be tried in the High Court.

• An indictable offence that will be tried in the Court of Appeal.

• A summary offence that will be tried in the District Court

• An indictable offence that will be tied in the Circuit court.

If I am a plaintiff in a case I am:

• Reporting on the case

• A person bringing a claim.

• Making a ruling on the case.

• The Chairperson of the jury.

Who reviews the Book of Evidence to determine if a case needs to answered?

• The Attorney General

• The DPP

• The Minister for Justice

• A Supreme Court Judge

Who appoints judges?

• The Taoiseach

• The Minister for Justice

• The President

• The Chief Justice