Regulation of the profession in Australia varies from state to state. Admission to practise is state-based, although mutual recognition enables … See more

Before the creation of the Supreme Court of Judicature under the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1873, solicitors practised in equity in the Court of Chancery, attorneys practised in the common law courts, and proctors practised in the "civil law" (based on Roman law) of the See more

In Japan, attorneys at law (弁護士, bengoshi, lit. "advocate") form the principal branch of the legal profession. Bengoshi undertake either or both advocacy work and advice or transaction work typically performed by solicitors in common law jurisdictions. See more

• Accredited specialist solicitor (Australia)
• Barrister
• Conveyancer
• Legal executive
• Licensed conveyancer See more

Hong Kong has maintained the distinction between solicitors, regulated by The Law Society of Hong Kong, and barristers, regulated by the See more

Solicitors in the Republic of Ireland are represented and regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. It was formally established by Royal Charter in 1852. The legislative basis for … See more

Historical usage
Historically, solicitors existed in the United States and, consistent with the pre-1850s usage in England and elsewhere, the term referred to a lawyer … See more