One must seek the true explanation in a slightly different direction. In the main – there are many exceptions – solicitors prefer to have barristers do their cases for them. The reason for this preference is that it is difficult for a solicitor, for example, one running a small practice, to commit to be present for the full period of a lengthy case, which may eventually double in duration, and stick with it from beginning to end. While some may argue that these are the words of a barrister, the reticence of solicitors to act as advocates is due to the fact that many sole practitioners and solicitors working in small firms do not find it practical, in terms of conducting a practice, to commit to do a case in court even in the event that is adjourned for a week as it would require them to put aside all their plans for closing sales, dealing with new clients and so forth for the week in question.