In many jurisdictions around the world, the legal profession has become synonymous with the wig and gown. Court dress comprises apparel such as the wig and gown, robes, collars, collarets, and bibs. It seems the judiciary is hell-bent on clinging to colonial traditions and rituals. There is a reluctance to jettison irrational customs such as...
Learning how to make a judge rule in your favor is an art that every lawyer must learn to succeed in the legal profession. If you want to make a judge rule in your favor, it requires effective advocacy that will move a judge to agree with your legal submissions. A lawyer can use the...
Do you want to know what makes a good judge? If so, there are five important judicial skills every good judge must possess. Although what makes a good judge is sometimes innate. For example, good judges can detect when lawyers are dishonest. However, it is possible to acquire these traits through education and training. People...
Oppression of women comes in many forms and can happen in many places. But the courtroom is not one of the places you would expect to find gender discrimination. At the beginning of every court proceeding, litigation lawyers are expected to introduce themselves to the judges. It is standard practice. One of those customs lawyers...
Judges have enormous powers both inside and outside the courtroom. The court is a place of order and respect. Learn some of the things you cannot say to a judge. Every lawyer, or anyone who has ever been to a court, knows that it is a place of dignity, order, and respect. Put differently, the...
Have you been in a situation where you are trying to argue your case in court, but the judge seems irritated, uninterested, or manifestly biased. You’ll understand how frustrating it is for a lawyer to face a difficult judge. Some lawyers have mastered the art of handling difficult judges. Many others get frustrated and allow...