QC in United Kingdom

QC in North Ireland

Barristers and Solicitors with sufficient experience and knowledge can apply to become Queen’s Counsel (QC).

QCs undertake work of an important nature and are referred to as ‘silks’, a name derived from the black court gown that is worn. QCs will, of course, be known as King’s Counsel if a King assumes the throne.

Concept of Q.C.

Traditional meaning of q.c. [1] in the English common law history: Queen’s counsel. [rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]

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Notes and References

1. Based on A concise law dictionary of words, phrases and maxims, “Q.C.”, Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1911, United States. This term and/or definition may be absolete. It is also called the Stimson’s Law dictionary, based on a glossary of terms, included Q.C..

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