A solicitor-advocate is someone who is both a solicitor and an advocate. A solicitor is a lawyer who helps people with legal problems. An advocate is a lawyer who speaks in court and argues for their client.
Unlike some regular solicitors who cannot speak in court, a solicitor-advocate is allowed to speak in court on behalf of their client. This means that they can go to court and argue for their clients in front of the judge and other lawyers.
Being a solicitor-advocate requires a lot of hard work and extra training. They need to have a special qualification and pass a lot of exams to prove that they are skilled enough to argue in court.
Having a solicitor-advocate can be very beneficial because they can help their clients in both legal advice and court representation. They can also save time and money because they are able to handle all aspects of a case, from start to finish.