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Why did he present himself as a lawyer?

posted 3 years ago by Paperboy (138)
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At the dinner date with Mary Tim presents himself presents himself as a lawyer. I'm no English speaker but isn't lawyer the American term of solicitor? I'm probably completely confused here, but why didn't he say he was a solicitor?

[–] huwdj (4566) 3 years ago

Interesting, I would have agreed with you but apparently:
In the UK a lawyer is anyone who could give legal advice. So, this term encompasses Solicitors, Barristers, and legal executives.
https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/concept-and-differences-between-a-lawyer-a-solicitor-and-a-barrister-in-the-uk-18875

[–] Paperboy (138) 3 years ago

I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing!

[–] StrongRex (1319) 3 years ago

Because he is a lawyer. He went to law school earlier in the movie.

[–] Whom (528) 2 years ago

He may have said it because Mary is American and he thought she would know that term better than the British solicitor or barrister terms. Tim was actually a barrister because he wore a wig and defended clients in court.

[–] Paperboy (138) 2 years ago

True. Thank you!