C/L/89. Should the Legal Profession in the UK be fused?

The paper looks at the Legal Profession in England and Wales, and in particular whether or not the two distinct branches should be fused or not? In England and Wales, the Legal Profession consists of Barristers and Solicitors, I will briefly explain what role each branch plays in the legal profession; traditionally each branch has had separate roles in the English legal system, however this has broken down over the years. I will then look at the advantages and disadvantages of fusion in the legal profession in England and Wales and conclude this discussion by looking at recent reforms put into effect by the government in this area.