 While it is generally sufficient for most types of advisory work and representation in courts and tribunals for short cases or hearing, the barrister is unable to advise on a continuing basis over a long period or provide assistance in long or complex cases in courts.In the latter scheme, successful applicants are entitled up to 45 minutes of free initial consultation.The areas provided by participant law firms are diverse, such as wills and probate, administrative law, banking and finance and intellectual property law.