Be a Competent Lawyer

Description

Be a Competent Lawyer by the esteemed S. M. Zafar is an invaluable guide designed to cultivate excellence and professionalism within the legal fraternity. Drawing upon his vast experience and profound insights into the legal profession, Zafar offers a practical and philosophical roadmap for aspiring and practicing lawyers alike. The book delves into the essential attributes and skills required for effective legal practice, covering not just the technicalities of law but also the critical importance of legal ethics, advocacy, judicial demeanor, and professional conduct. It provides invaluable advice on litigation strategies, client management, legal research, and writing, aiming to equip readers with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the legal landscape with integrity and expertise. More than a mere manual, it is a reflective treatise on the art and science of lawyering, emphasizing the lawyer’s crucial role in upholding justice and contributing to society.

After a lifetime in the profession, S.M. Zafar, Pakistan’s most distinguished legal luminary, provides a concise guide to law. Written with a view to educating the younger generation with wisdom gleaned over half a century, this ready reckoner is filled with the do’s and don’ts of case preparation, argument, interpretation, ethics and responsibility.

Author Biography

S .M. Zafar is a Pakistani lawyer who was involved in various landmark cases in the country’s constitutional history. He served as Pakistan’s Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs from 1965 to 1969, and was elected the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association in 1979. He was also elected to the Senate of Pakistan in 2003, as a member of the Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid-e-Azam) political party, serving until 2013. He retired from active practice in 2014.