Lawyer

:For information on the type of fish called Lawyer, see the article on Burbot.

Court Attire

Black robes and white neck tabs are worn by lawyers in jurisdictions like such as England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Canada and are remainders of the highly learned status of lawyers who are expected by courts and non-judicial legal licensing bodies to differentiate themselves (at the symbolic level) from everyday businessmen and clients.

Related Topics:
England and Wales - Northern Ireland - Canada

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In England and a small number of other jurisdictions in the Commonwealth, besides the black robes and white neck tabs, barristers still wear the traditional barrister wigs for trials. However, in most jurisdictions in the Commonwealth, barristers are now prohibited from wearing barrister wigs.

Related Topics:
England - Commonwealth - Barrister

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Solicitors in common law jurisdictions appearing court generally wear just black robes.

Related Topics:
Solicitors - Common law

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