A solicitor:

• is a member of the Law Society of Scotland.
  
  
• deals directly with his/ her clients with regards to manner of legal affairs including:
• litigation.
• conveyancing.
• executry.
• trust work.
• general advice.
  
  
• Presents his/ her client's case to the court. 
  
  
• Although traditionally solicitors did not have the right to appear before the higher courts, since 1992, they have been able to apply for extended rights to become "solicitors/advocates".