Strengthening practical legal education: preparing better qualified graduates

سبتمبر 20, 2026 · Lawyer Shahd Riyadh Kareem
A summary of an article published on the Virtual Court platform. Read the original article ↗
Summary from the Virtual Court platform: The author explores the need to connect legal study with professional practice. Her proposals include advocacy exercises, contract and pleading drafting, court and government-office visits, and supervised training. She also discusses how moot courts and workplace experience can build confidence and practical skills. The full article explains these proposals and their role in narrowing the gap between academic knowledge and legal work.
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