Preparation work rates range from £70 to £100 gross per hour for a junior barrister to £91 to £145 per hour for a QC. For a day in court the rates range from £285 to £476 for a top QC. In a privately funded case, he or she could earn at least double that. A commercial barrister earns up to £500 an hour.
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just more evidence of how some sectors are so far out of touch with reality
Seriously £500 an hour, do me a favour!Comment
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Barrister shortage. Need to hand out fast-track visas.Originally posted by downsouth View Postjust more evidence of how some sectors are so far out of touch with reality
Seriously £500 an hour, do me a favour!Comment
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No. If you do that you will know more about the law than most lawyers and that will scare them.Originally posted by Andy2 View PostI wonder if I can get this contract by reading 'law for dummies'Comment
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