Not to be missed
Essential Skills for Today’s Lawyer
One day professional development course for barristers & advocates
Open for registration- 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Dhaka
The day at a glance
Conference programme
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:30–11:30 am | The Dawn of AIOpportunities, Risks and What Lawyers Need to Know |
| 11:30 am–12:00 pm | Coffee Break |
| 12:00–1:30 pm | Persuasive Case PreparationBuilding Stronger Arguments and Compelling Case Narratives |
| 1:30–2:30 pm | Lunch |
| 2:30–4:00 pm | Critical Thinking Skills for LawyersReasoning Clearly and Avoiding Intellectual Error |
| 4:00–4:30 pm | Coffee Break |
| 4:30–5:30 pm | How to Handle JudgesCourtroom Judgment and Judicial Communication |
| 5:30–6:00 pm | Closing Session and Q&A |
All times are Bangladesh Standard Time (GMT+6).
Experience. Perspective. Practical insight.
Guest speakers: judges and senior lawyers
Who leads each part of the day.
10:30–11:30 am
The Dawn of AI
Opportunities, Risks and What Lawyers Need to Know
Dr Laila Karim
Professor of Law, School of Law, Dhaka
Professor of law researching how new technology is changing legal practice.
Dr Hasan Iqbal
Legal technology adviser, LexTech Bangladesh
Advises law firms on adopting AI tools safely and responsibly.
12:00–1:30 pm
Persuasive Case Preparation
Building Stronger Arguments and Compelling Case Narratives
Barrister Sharmin Haque
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court Bar
Senior advocate in commercial and constitutional cases before the Supreme Court.
Barrister Imran Hossain
Barrister-at-Law, Hossain & Associates, Dhaka
Barrister specialising in civil litigation and trial advocacy for junior lawyers.
Advocate Shirin Sultana
Advocate, Sultana Legal Partners
Advocate in family and property law, and a regular trainer on legal reasoning.
Ms Ayesha Siddiqua
Mediator and trainer, Siddiqua Mediation
Mediator and trainer helping lawyers build negotiation and reasoning skills.
Mr Zahid Alam
Advocacy coach, Clear Voice Training
Coaches lawyers and executives on clear, persuasive speaking.
2:30–4:00 pm
Critical Thinking Skills for Lawyers
Reasoning Clearly and Avoiding Intellectual Error
Barrister Tanvir Ahmed
Head of Chambers, Ahmed Chambers
Heads a busy chambers and mentors pupils in written and oral advocacy.
4:30–5:30 pm
How to Handle Judges
Courtroom Judgment and Judicial Communication
Hon. Justice Nasreen Akhter
Judge, High Court Division
High Court judge with a focus on civil procedure.
Hon. Justice Mahbubur Rahman
Judge, High Court Division
Twenty years on the bench and a respected trainer.
Hon. Justice Selim Kabir
Judge, Appellate Division
Appellate judge with an interest in judicial training.
Advocate Arif Mahmud
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court Bar
Senior advocate with three decades of appellate practice and courtroom experience.
Registration & payment
Secure your place.
Registrations and payment details are handled by email. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.