Surveying Legal Education in Pakistan: Addressing Challenges and Proposing Innovations

Authors

  • Khurram Baig Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan.
  • Waqas Ahmad Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
  • Ali Raza Laghari TIMES Institute Multan, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Ahmad Maqbool District Courts, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9418-9988

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52131/ctls.2023.0301.0018

Keywords:

Legal Education, Pakistan, Legal System, Education

Abstract

This research article thoroughly analyzes the current status of legal education in Pakistan to elucidate the obstacles that impact its caliber and pertinence. Extensive literature reading and stakeholder interviews were used to analyze present hurdles and weaknesses in-depth. Fundamental difficulties identified include shortages of instructors, an outdated curriculum, and a need for more emphasis on practical skills. Furthermore, it highlights the significance of employing critical thinking and problem-based learning to navigate the intricacies of modern society. The author recommends legislative reforms to tackle these difficulties, focusing on the necessity of modernizing the curriculum, promoting critical thinking, and improving the quality of faculty. Furthermore, the research article proposes utilizing technology and online platforms to enhance educational accessibility, specifically for underprivileged students. In summary, the study emphasizes the immediate necessity for extensive reforms in legal education in Pakistan to guarantee its ongoing efficacy in equipping future legal practitioners to address the problems of the 21st century.

Author Biographies

Khurram Baig, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan.

PhD Scholar, University Gillani Law College

Waqas Ahmad, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.

LLM Scholar, Gillani Law College, 

Ali Raza Laghari, TIMES Institute Multan, Pakistan.

Lecturer

Muhammad Ahmad Maqbool, District Courts, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

Advocate

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Published

2023-11-24

How to Cite

Baig, K., Ahmad, W., Laghari, A. R., & Maqbool, M. A. (2023). Surveying Legal Education in Pakistan: Addressing Challenges and Proposing Innovations. Current Trends in Law and Society, 3(1), 77–88. https://doi.org/10.52131/ctls.2023.0301.0018