| A | B |
|---|
| Barrister | Usually works in court |
| Solicitor | Usually works in an office |
| Legal Executive | Works and studies |
| Judge | Qualfied lawyer for 7 years+ |
| Juror | Randomly chosen layperson |
| Magistrate | Selected layperson |
| Layperson | Unqualified person |
| Magistrates' Court | Hears over 96% criminal cases |
| Crown Court | Hears serious criminal cases |
| County Court | Hears simple civil cases |
| High Court | Hears complex civil cases |
| Supreme Court | Formerly the House of Lords |
| Court of Appeal | Has 2 divisions |
| Conveyancing | Property law |
| Probate | Wills and inheritance |
| Contract | Agreement |
| Defamation | Passing on untruths |
| Negligence | Carelessly causing harm |
| Battery | Unwanted touching |
| Murder | Intentional killing |
| Rape | Non-consensual sex |
| Sue | Bring a civil case |
| Prosecute | Bring a criminal case |
| Claimant | Person who sues |
| Defendant | Person taken to court |
| Damages | Civil compensation |
| Injunction | Court ban on behaviour |
| Fine | Pay money to court |
| R v Dudley | Sailors ate cabin boy |
| Donoghue v Stevenson | Snail in bottle |
