What type of cases are suitable for public access work?
Barristers are not allowed to accept instructions in immigration cases and in criminal or family matters with some limited exceptions.
Barristers are not allowed to run a case. Therefore the type of work
which is suitable for public access is where you need a barrister to
help with a specific and identifiable step in the process. It might be
representation at a hearing or a trial; it might be to give a written
opinion on the merits of a case or on some other aspect such as the
quantum of damages, evidence or procedure; or you might want to meet
with your barrister in order to discuss a matter generally or obtain
advice on specific aspects.