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100

What footballer got summoned to court for tax evasion in 2016

Lionel Messi

100

How do you become a lawyer?

Approved Law Degree

Pass Entrance Examination in King's Inn

1 year course in law school

Called to the Bar

Year of pupilage

100

How should you refer to a judge?

Justice

100

What does a lawyer traditionally wear?

Gown and wig

100

This American TV show follows the rise of character Mike Ross in the legal world?

Michael (Mike) Ross

200

This rappers mother once sued him for defamation

Eminem

200

What is the Oldest Law School in Ireland?

King's Inn

200

What is it called for the defendant to have the mental state to commit the crime?

Mens rea

200

Where does a lawyer go to research and borrow law books?

Law library

200

What is the name of Walter White's lawyer in Breaking Bad?

Saul Goodman

300

What trials resulted in the execution of witches?

Salem Witch Trials

300

What happens after you have finished your year at law school?

Called to the bar

300

What is the guilty act of the crime called?

Actus reus

300

What is the role of a barrister in court?

Represent a client and argue the case in front of a judge?

400

Who are these people?

Bonnie and Clyde

400

What is the best skill for a lawyer to have?

Communication (Debating/Public Speaking)

400

An officer of the court who carries out some of the court’s orders

Bailiff

400

If a lawyer is dealing with children what court do they go to?

Circuit Family Court

500

What is the starting salary for a solicitor?

35,000

500

Where in the law proceedings does the defendant state if they are guilty or not guilty?

Arraignment

500

What is it called when the judge sets dates for different trials?

The Calling of the List