In Tasmania the legal profession is a fused system. Hobart lawyers and lawyers across Tasmania can practise as solicitors as well as barristers.
Tasmanian solicitors provide legal advice and assistance with routine legal matters and can also represent clients in court.
Some Tasmanian lawyers choose to go to the Independent Bar and practise only as Barristers.
Hobart solicitors and solicitors across Tasmania usually instruct barristers in Tasmania, however there are some barristers that accept instructions directly from clients.
Some Hobart lawyers specialising in areas of law will travel to regional areas. This includes Hobart solicitors and Hobart barristers.