Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital component of professional life worldwide. In almost every profession, such as medicine, engineering, accounting, teaching, and public administration, professionals are required to continuously update their knowledge and skills. This ensures that they remain competent, ethical, and capable of meeting new challenges. In Pakistan, CPD is formally recognized and practiced in many government departments and private-sector organizations. Employees regularly attend training sessions, workshops, and refresher courses to improve their performance and stay aligned with modern developments.

Unfortunately, the legal profession in Pakistan has largely remained outside this system. Once law graduates obtain their license to practice law, there is generally no structured or mandatory requirement for further education or training. Many lawyers continue practicing for decades without receiving any formal professional development. This has created a situation where some lawyers believe that earning a law degree and a license is sufficient for their entire career. As a result, there is a serious and widespread lack of continuing legal education within the legal community.

This situation is particularly alarming because the law is not static. Laws are constantly being amended, repealed, or newly enacted. Court procedures evolve, judicial interpretations change, and international legal standards increasingly influence domestic law. At the same time,........

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