Do I have to go to court if I become a lawyer?
There are many different kinds of lawyers and many specialisations within the legal profession. Some lawyers are keen on litigation and enjoy arguing in front of a magistrate or judge and representing their clients in this way.
Other lawyers would prefer to be less confrontational – they may rather go to the route of mediation or arbitration for example. Specialist areas of legal practice such as conveyancing seldom require appearance in contentious courtroom situations.