Srinagar, Oct 14: Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief of the J&K Judicial Academy, Justice N Kotiswar Singh on Saturday emphasised the crucial role of understanding human psychology in the success of young advocates.
After inaugurating a two-day training program on Advocacy Skills for Young Lawyers of Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Chief Justice highlighted the importance of such training programmes, stating they empower emerging lawyers with essential skills. He praised the efforts of IILPD in achieving this objective.
The event, organised by J&K Judicial Academy in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Legal & Professional Development (IILPD), commenced with an insightful address by the Chief Justice. The event brought together enthusiastic young lawyers with distinguished jurists and successful legal professionals, providing a platform for knowledge exchange. The day was filled with engaging activities, including case studies, practical demonstrations, and informative sessions on various advocacy aspects.
In his inaugural address, the Chief Justice underscored the significance of advocacy skills in the legal profession and stressed the necessity of such training initiatives for newcomers. He stressed the need for collaboration between lawyers and judges to achieve the common goal of delivering justice to the people.
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Judge of the Delhi High Court, delivered special remarks, emphasizing the nuances of advocacy skills. He highlighted the importance of developing a compelling case concept or theory to effectively present cases in court. He noted that it’s not just about acquiring cases and clients, but also about retaining them through effective advocacy.
Yash Paul Bourney, Director of J&K Judicial Academy, welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of continuous skill development in the legal profession. He said this programme was a much-needed initiative to enhance legal and advocacy skills, crucial for the growth of the legal profession. Bourney acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the Indian Institute of Legal & Professional Development in conceptualising the programme.
Priya Hingorani and Rajeev Virmani from IILPD provided an overview of the institute and its various training programmes across the country, setting the tone for the event. The working sessions engaged participants in activities such as case studies, mock chief and cross-examinations in hypothetical cases, and discussions on effective oral argumentation techniques.
