Question

Some of the most prestigious jobs in this profession in China are at Red Circle companies, a name that references Britain’s Magic Circle. English workers in this job must belong to the Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn or one of three related associations, and traditionally worked on Chancery Lane. Prestigious jobs in this profession in the US are at Arnold & Porter and other (*) “white-shoe” firms. Well into the 20th century, it was common to “read” into this job by studying texts by William Blackstone. (10[1])About 70,000 Americans in this job belong to the textualist Federalist Society. In the UK, (0[1])this profession is divided between solicitors and barristers. For 10 points, name this profession that might represent clients at trials. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: lawyer [or attorney; or the legal profession; accept solicitor or barrister before mentioned; reject “judge”]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Costas PavlouDetroit Country DayRichard Montgomery8410
Will CarstensDetroit Catholic Central ADallas County990
Christian AllenDallas CountyDetroit Catholic Central A12010

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2023 PACE NSC06/10/2023Y2100%0%0%102.00