The author was a member of the Working Group drafting the PCCO 2021.[1] Commercial Courts Around the World In 2017, the Lord Chief Justice of England […]
Bringing Dispute Resolution Out of the Dark With ADR and Pakistan’s First Commercial Courts
On the 17th of April, 2021, as a cool breeze blew and the sun set on the manicured lawns of Governor House Punjab, we bore witness, […]
How to Conduct Cross Examination Effectively
How to Conduct Cross Examination Effectively Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Similarly, when working on a legal case, a wise strategy […]
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A Lawyer’s Motivation
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Annual CTL Summer Internship 2018
Annual CTL Summer Internship 2018 Applications are now open for the CTL Annual Internship Program (in-house and remote). Limited spots.
Failed Attempt!
Failed Attempt! The laws in Pakistan are ancient, to say the least. For instance, the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), the predominant law regulating the procedure of […]
Job Opportunity At Akram Sheikh & Co
Job Opportunity At Akram Sheikh & Co A renowned law firm “Akram Sheikh & Co” is looking to hire a lawyer at competitive salary package, having […]
National Centre for Dispute Resolution Celebrates A Decade Of Achievement
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L’ecole Law Clinic’s First Workshop
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Summary Judgment Framework Of The United States And Pakistan – A Contrast
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Why Do Our Courts Vacation So Much?
Why Do Our Courts Vacation So Much? Vacations are not a luxury; they are a necessity for a well-balanced and healthy life. For some, it is […]
Trial By Jury In The Subcontinent
Trial By Jury In The Subcontinent As a lawyer who is primarily involved in litigation, jury trials have always fascinated me. After seeing countless episodes of […]
Service Of Process: An Archaic, Obsolete System In Need Of Reform
Service Of Process: An Archaic, Obsolete System In Need Of Reform – Experts say 25 per cent delays in delivery of justice are caused because of corrupt […]
Women In Law, Dialogue Series, Session 2: Women In Litigation
Women In Law, Dialogue Series, Session 2: Women In Litigation The ‘Women In Law Dialogue Series’ is a joint initiative of the Lahore Education and Research […]
Report On Session1 Of Women In Law Dialogue Series 2016 – Challenges & Opportunities
Report On Session1 Of Women In Law Dialogue Series 2016 – Challenges & Opportunities – with comments and analysis by Ms. Nida Mahmood – Founding Director of […]