Lahore High Court Bar Launches Vocational Course for Law Students

The Lahore High Court Bar has taken a significant step in equipping BA LLB students and aspiring lawyers with essential legal skills by launching a Vocational Course. The course aims to bridge the gap between theoretical law education and practical legal applications. The inaugural session includes three crucial lectures by esteemed legal experts.

Overview of the Vocational Course

Key Lectures and Topics

The course features three insightful lectures designed to enhance the students' legal knowledge and practical expertise.

1. Case Filing & Miscellaneous Work

• Speaker: Senior Extra Judicial Coordinator, Tasleem Abid Bhatti

• Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Key Learnings:

  • Understanding case filing procedures

  • Court documentation and formalities

  • Managing legal paperwork efficiently

2. Drafting & Reviewing Contracts

• Speaker: Advocate Supreme Court, Amr Saeed Sheikh

• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

• Key Learnings:

  • Basics of contract drafting

  • Legal terminologies and clauses

  • Reviewing contracts for potential risks

3. Summary Trial Procedures

• Speaker: Advocate Supreme Court, Sikandar Zulqarnain

• Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

• Key Learnings:

  • Overview of summary trials in Pakistan

  • Key procedural aspects and challenges

  • Effective legal representation strategies

Significance of the Vocational Course

This initiative by the Lahore High Court Bar provides aspiring lawyers with hands-on experience and real-world legal insights. With over 200 students participating, it marks a crucial step towards preparing future legal professionals for courtroom practice.

Benefits for Law Students:

• Exposure to practical legal applications

• Learning from seasoned legal professionals

• Improved understanding of court procedures

• Networking opportunities with industry experts