It is easy to become a lawyer but it is very tough to survive economically as young lawyer. After a student completes law graduation and becomes an advocate he enters in difficult world of law profession. In movies it is shown when hero completes his law degree and become a lawyer he and his family members celebrates and within no time hero won many murders cases due to his intelligence and expert usage of legal tactics. He become rich and spends luxurious life with heroine/ beautiful wife.
But real life is totally different. In real life a newly law graduate person finds himself in strange and cruel world when he starts his professional career. First of all he have to join a senior lawyer (it is sort of internship) in order to learn the necessary skills of this profession. That duration or period as junior lawyer varies from few months to few years. But generally after spending years with a senior most of the young lawyer learn nothing but how to get adjournments (Pashe) in courts. During this period of internship there is zero earning for lawyer. Inf act he has to spend money from his own pocket during these early years. During this early period most of young lawyers waste their time in canteen and in Barroom with their fellow young lawyers.
Many young lawyers leave this profession during those early years due to economic hardship and opt for other minor jobs. Others who fail to find any job remains in this profession as unpaid workers.
This hard period can extend even up to 5-10 years. One main reason for these hardships of young lawyers is our out-dated and flowed educational system. During three years of law graduation a student learn nothing useful which can help them in practical practice. The real learning starts after three long years of law-graduation.
Another reason of these troubles of young lawyers is the indifferent attitude of senior lawyers. These are very few senior lawyers who trained a junior with honesty and paid them in early years of their career.
The attitude of different bodies of lawyer like Punjab Bar Council and local district and high court Bars is also indifferent towards young lawyer. They failed to formulate and implement any useful policy for the welfare of young lawyers.
Followings are some suggestion which can really change the section if implemented which full vigor.
1) First of all there is an urgent need to take drastic measures in the outdated system law education. A purposeful and well planed law-education system not only checks the rapid growth of incompetent lawyers but also rescue young competent lawyers.
2) The schemes should be introduced by lawyer bodies like provincial bar councils for the betterment of young lawyer. There must be a mechanism to help young lawyer financially in the tough early years of their professional life.
3) In the appointment of local commission and evidence commission junior lawyer must be given priority. In the past there was good practice of giving priority to the junior lawyer for local commission but recently a restriction have been imposed that only those lawyers can be appointed as local commissioner who have experience of seven years under their belt. This is a big set back for junior lawyers because a lawyer with 7 years experience is already financially established and these appointments as local commissioner not only can help junior lawyers financially but also can help them to learn something.
Salam
Problem mentioned above are real.Lawyer have to face them..we should make these problems an opportunity..induction as local commission and evidence commission is not a solution.we lawyer should establish colleges of trial lawyers..to educate them for the real time court work..the art of in chief and cross examination..lawyer should know that knowledge is power..seek knowledge..advocacy needs indepth study of law ..public relationing is key to success..lawyer should be agentle man..bold..couragious..cool minded..honest.courtious..well dressed.know the art of public speaking…stedfast..confident.energetic..well mannered..should behave according to the situation..should know that there is no short cut to success..it is life long profession …focus on future..maintain good reputation ..accept win win cases….there are lot of emerging fields in law ..civil..criminal..custom.banking ..corporate law..environmentlaw ..intelectual property..cyber laws..human rights..rent laws ..consumer laws…IT..labour laws..family laws..anti terrorism laws..etc..our country needs lawyer..there are legal jobs as civil judges..provincial prosecution is seeking competentlawyer..u can become legal advisor..additional session judge..justice of high court..u can become member of national assembly.provincial assembly and senator for law making..u can negociate pak affairs with other nations and institutions…u can lead arespectable life.u can lead pakistan to horizens or justice..rule of law and progress.u can cause a economic,political,educational revolution in pakistan..u can make this country as Quaid azam and IQBAL had wished..energy crisis needs great lawyer to come forward..our untapped mineral resources need u..human capital, our 18 caror people need good lawyers…tu hie nadan chand kaliuoon per kinayat kar gia… FROM MULTAN
beautiful thoughts respected bro. i will meet I.A because i am also from Multan
V.impressive
Salam
Problems mentioned above are real.Lawyer have to face them..we should make these problems an opportunity..induction as local commission and evidence commission is not a solution.we lawyer should establish colleges of trial lawyers..to educate them for the real time court work..the art of in chief and cross examination..lawyer should know that knowledge is power..seek knowledge..advocacy needs indepth study of law ..public relationing is key to success..lawyer should be agentle man..bold..couragious..cool minded..honest.courtious..well dressed.know the art of public speaking…stedfast..confident.energetic..well mannered..should behave according to the situation..should know that there is no short cut to success..it is life long profession …focus on future..maintain good reputation ..accept win win cases….there are lot of emerging fields in law ..civil..criminal..custom.banking ..corporate law..environmentlaw ..intelectual property..cyber laws..human rights..rent laws ..consumer laws…IT..labour laws..family laws..anti terrorism laws..etc..our country needs lawyer..there are legal jobs as civil judges..provincial prosecution is seeking competentlawyer..u can become legal advisor..additional session judge..justice of high court..u can become member of national assembly.provincial assembly and senator for law making..u can negociate pak affairs with other nations and institutions…u can lead a respectable life.u can lead pakistan to horizens of justice..rule of law and progress.u can cause a economic,political,educational revolution in pakistan..u can make this country as Quaid azam and IQBAL had wished..energy crisis needs great lawyer to come forward..our untapped mineral resources need u..less groomed human capital, our 18 caror people need good lawyers…tu hie nadan chand kaliuoon per kinayat kar gia… FROM MULTAN
very well said infact you elaborate the whole topic beautifully
we can meet and i want to meet with you because i am also from Multan and my office in district courts
03336065169 is my contact no. give me call or message
Malik Jibran Jamshed Awan Advocate
Well said Multan.
Nothing is impossible in this world.
Struggle is the best tool.
salamz, it’s really difficult for young lawyers to get settled in Pakistan after completion of their degree but If you see they are playing very important role. I have one of my friend lawyer on http://www.umuslim.com and he share his experience with friends.
Assalamoalikum dear new lawyers brothers nd sisters following my suggestions forever keep in your mind.
Law seekho law ha kia gus jao law k andar judiciary system mai gumnaam ho jao hrf ba hrf with due explanation seekho ALLAH pak se dua kro k hm sb ko law k bary mai ilaam hasil ho koi kehta ha seniors help nh krty koi kia kehta ha khud seekho reach the top and then change the rule.Lazwaal profession ha.please don’t disheart new lawyers.
but kia future save ha…..
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@Zeeshan
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I am really agree with you
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thanks
I would like to continue reading concerning Difficulties and Problems
of Young Lawyers in Pakistan | Laws of Paksitan, please give a lot
more materials.
with due respect to seniors who exploit their juniors.
it is very tough to survive i have no accommodation not proper facility in urban areas
AOA !
Solution to dis highlighted problem exists in a very simple approach, but I personally believe Senior Lawyers aren’t ready to address it, because of so many factors, but the factor which I think is the most important one is :
NEITHER SENIORS ARE FINANCIALLY UNSOUND ENOUGH TO COMPENSATE NOR THEY HAVE DAT MUCH DULL MIND TO CORRECTLY PERCEIVE THE PROBLEMS OF YOUNG LAWYERS, IT IS THE SELFISHNESS AND IN-SENSITIVITY WHICH DOMINATES THE MINDS AND ATTITUDE OF SENIORS, INJECTED BY THE BAD GOVERNANCE, TEASING CLIENTS, WEAK AND IN-COMPLETE IMPLEMENTATION OF BAR COUNCILS AND BAR ASSOCIATIONS, POLITICAL INFLUENCES, AND LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST WEAK ECONOMICAL CONDITIONS OF THE COUNTRY. SOOO WHAT SENIORS FACED IN THEIR EARLY YEARS, GIVE BACK TO THE YOUNG LAWYERS, WIDOUT CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT TODAY WORLD IS MORE CHALLENGING AND THE VALUE OF CURRENCY IS NOTHING ………….
Solution lies under the active initiative which should be taken by local bar associations and provincial bar councils ..
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Young Lawyers have to Face many Problems like Financial, Learning as well as Indifference of Their seniors. As a Young Lawyer I will Say that This profession is only and only for Seniors and Those person whose Family members like Brother,Uncle , Father was Lawyers. A New Commer has to Face many Problems but Seniors are not paying their attention to Juniors Despite the fact that many Young Lawyers are Leaving this profession and Now the Value of this profession is decreasing day by Day.
i also agree of above
the situation remains the same rather it is becoming worst day by day ,
afshan ap kaha practice kr rhi aur practice kesi ja rahi
I am 57 years old economist, and about to retire in 3 years. I have been accepted from Sept 2014,to study for LLB (University of London programme) at SZABIST. Should i do this program or the less expensive LLB from S.M. Law College with a Univ of Karachi law degree? I can afford the expensive program if it is worth it.
Asslam-o-Alaikum!
Sir I have read your query. Answer to this thing is not very simple and easy. But to cope with matter you must keep this thing in mind!
Legal profession is of service sector so not every body appeared to be as successful like other. It all depends on one’s own luck. You may be successful even you got degree from S.M. Law College if your luck is with you or you may be failed even you got bar-at-law if it is not your day.
Rest wish you best of luck.
AoA
Agreed luck play a very vital role in advocacy.
u should go to SM without wasting ur money on external program, there is no advantage for university of london
You are right jis tarah pakistan ka mahool hai keh ghareeb ka rehnuma ameer es tarah young lawyers ka bhi rehnuma bhi ameer hi hota hai young lawyers ko apna group buna kar agay ana ho ga fahim awan advocate 03145700717
i am agree with you to some extent
i am agree and also knw this time hardshp
In my experience I do not understand this dependency on senior lawyer this is not the case in the UK or USA, over there new lawyers have to do everything from preparing the case to its proceedings in court. LEARN to do stuff on your own FIGURE it out everything is written down in the CRPC OR CPC. Then all you need to do is PR to attach clients may be do a pro bono case. Personally I did all my studies in the UK from primary to university. As far as trial work is concerned speaking in court or mooting is something you are taught in law school use it or it may be that the legal education in Pakistan has declined to a deplorable extent.
Hi
I am currently doing my A level’s. I am planning to do my llb from uk but will practice in Pakistan so can you plz guide that is it worth studying in UK if you have to practice in Pakistan and secondly is there any conversion process if you have studied abroad.I would be really grateful for any help.
@Fariha
Yes you can practice in Pakistan after completing your education in UK.
Yes it is plus point for you if you are foreign qualified but here you have to work hard and start from zero in this profession. UK degree does not mean that you will become successful lawyer here in Pakistan
agree….bcoz there is huge differ in both communities and nature of people
i must be useful but you have to pas an intimation test held by concerned bar council..
but,my suggestin is that you have to do fron Pakistan so that,you can judge the Pakistani’s people conduct..Adv Ali Nawaz
i agree for all of them,…… the duty of seniors are to learned their students honestly and think about the students……………. every senior faced this situation. and all youngs lawers work honestly and clear their concept, INAHALLAH every young lawyer will become a good lawyer
Salam
Problems mentioned above are real.Lawyer have to face them..we should make these problems an opportunity..induction as local commission and evidence commission is not a solution.we lawyer should establish colleges of trial lawyers..to educate them for the real time court work..the art of in chief and cross examination..lawyer should know that knowledge is power..seek knowledge..advocacy needs indepth study of law ..public relationing is key to success..lawyer should be agentle man..bold..couragious..cool minded..honest.courtious..well dressed.know the art of public speaking…stedfast..confident.energetic..well mannered..should behave according to the situation..should know that there is no short cut to success..it is life long profession …focus on future..maintain good reputation ..accept win win cases….there are lot of emerging fields in law ..civil..criminal..custom.banking ..corporate law..environmentlaw ..intelectual property..cyber laws..human rights..rent laws ..consumer laws…IT..labour laws..family laws..anti terrorism laws..etc..our country needs lawyer..there are legal jobs as civil judges..provincial prosecution is seeking competentlawyer..u can become legal advisor..additional session judge..justice of high court..u can become member of national assembly.provincial assembly and senator for law making..u can negociate pak affairs with other nations and institutions…u can lead a respectable life.u can lead pakistan to horizens of justice..rule of law and progress.u can cause a economic,political,educational revolution in pakistan..u can make this country as Quaid azam and IQBAL had wished..energy crisis needs great lawyer to come forward..our untapped mineral resources need u.
@Amjab Ali
Thanks for your comments and detailed analysis
Asalamo Alykum . m law ki degree hasil krna chahta hu or is k baad m kitny arsy m trained ho jao ga or is k baad m khud apni family ko kb economically support kr sku ga please guid me who will read it
I am a trainee lawyer, I need guidance how to survive financially
Every profession take time to get experience. If you work hard and spend most of your time in your profession e.g Law, you will learn a lot by your self. Plus, never afraid to get small cases, in start, it will help you to get real time experience and will make your future. Your main aim should be to help other people in their difficult situation. Money will automatically come, when you deliver the results.
Have patience, work hard, be always positive and put rest on Allah.
What about the chamber ? I mean to say, would you suggest to have one if any one may afford any how ?
Dear sir after the compelation of llb, there are many financial propblems for junior lawyers, the seniors are not any support thier junior, i am also practising from 3 year s witout any s financial support from seniors. But i still working for the future. May Allah advise aur seniors. My dear freinds don,t stop your law practice at any cost. Inshallah Allah pak give us a bright future. Ameen.
Always trust in Allah and do not waste time
yes we know that the new lawyers face a lot s of difficulties but that time you struggle to achieve your goal and targets .you not earn money in this period when you earn a lots of experience in a different ways some time money problem some time senior lawyer problem and some time you in home problem .this is a best profession in the world .when you come here for earn a lot s of money in short time you’ll not come in this profession because a good lawyers give proper 10 to 15 years then they will do better from others. Don’t stop the law practice at any cost Allah give you a bright future Insha allah .
Have patience, work hard, be always positive and put rest on Allah.
Anwar nawab future lawyer Insha allah .
sir i really agree you government should take some steps ..this is a respectable profession so our students should continue to make the Pakistan name in international market as well…
Salam brothers and sisters,
I want to join legal profession for getting power, influence and authority in society. Is it possible in real? What about securing government job via joining this profession? Is there any chance without using money and sources?
@Ali
Yes you can secure government job with your hard work in this profession
posts of Prosecutors, civil judges and district attorneys are filled through competition exams
Bro also tell me that Is it possible for a lawyer to make handsome amount of money and status without being involved in corrupt and unfair practices? If possible, then how many years it would take to succeed?
Excellent explanation about the problems faced by the young lawyers in Pakistan. Thanks for sharing such a great article.
Agreed with your all words Sir. May Judiciary of our country flourish and there must be dispensation of Justice ameen.
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM,
Dear sir,
you are say rightfully because young lawyer face many problem in start of the practice.