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Neurosis
Jun 10, 2003
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In Australia, NZ, the UK and some other Commonwealth nations barristers operate under a cab rank rule where they are expected to take work offered to them if in their field of expertise and at usual rates. I don't suppose any US states have something similar for trial attorneys?

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Neurosis
Jun 10, 2003
Fallen Rib

Calibanibal posted:

Lol Australia has courts? That must be hilarious. Do they dress up in a wig and robes and call each other mate or whatever

Robes in criminal trials and the High Court. Wigs in some states and the High Court but most have abolished them. I don't mind the robes because it makes you feel like a wizard to get up in a robe say a bunch of stuff in Latin then have a person disappear. The correct argot for referring to each other is 'my learned friend' which sounds super passive aggressive no matter how many times you hear it.

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