All lawyers are required to take twelve hours upgrading offered by the Institute of Judicial and Legal Studies (IJLS) risk, if not, disciplinary action. Registration for courses is open from Monday through mandatory annual fee depending on years of practice at the Bar.
I Peeroo Assad took a stand against the fact that the program is mandatory. " We are all taken during course hours. Getting there can make us lose money and customers. However, they are required to keep themselves informed , "Assad Peeroo advance immediately.
According to counsel, he must be more flexible. "The fact that they are binding implies a sanction, which is quite unfair. In England, if you did not exercise after being admitted to the bar for four years, it should be to upgrade, "says the lawyer.
Different story. I Sanjay Bhuckory, Senior Counsel (SC), argues that the training was Long Overdue. " Everyone, including Senior Counsels, will attend. It is a humbling experience , "he is out.
Youth are motivated professional like me Meajun Noor, Study Geroudis Glover-Ghurburrun. " We are all bound by a period of twelve hours per year. But it would revise upward the time devoted to training , "said the lawyer.
Since the promulgation of the Law Practitioners Amendment Act 2011 on 3 September, all lawyers must compel. However, any member of the legal profession may also attend lectures on topics related to law.
On the other hand, lawyers must pay mandatory. Those with less than 5 years of experience are required to pay Rs 5000 per year while a Senior Counsel will pay Rs 20,000.