📘 The Art of a Lawyer | 12th Edition (2017)
✒️ Authored by: Dr. B. Malik | Language: English | Publisher: Universal (Lexis Nexis)

An enduring classic on the craft and conduct of a lawyer, this twelfth edition distills decades of legal wisdom into a practical, insightful, and inspirational guide for advocates at all stages of their careers. Covering the finer aspects of cross-examination, advocacy, and courtmanship, the book equips legal professionals with both the technical skills and the ethical grounding essential for success in the courtroom.

🔍 Key Features:

• ⚖️ Mastering Cross-Examination – proven strategies for questioning witnesses, exposing inconsistencies, and strengthening the client’s case.

• 🎤 Advocacy Skills – guidance on persuasive argumentation, structured submissions, and effective use of case law before the Bench.

• 🏛️ Courtroom Etiquette & Courtmanship – insights on professional conduct, demeanor, and building credibility with judges.

• 🛠️ Practical Techniques – tips on preparation, presentation, voice modulation, and handling difficult witnesses or unexpected developments.

• 📚 Illustrative Examples – real-life case references, anecdotes, and model dialogues demonstrating effective courtroom techniques.

• 🌐 Holistic Approach – blending the art of persuasion with the science of legal reasoning, ensuring a lawyer’s effectiveness in both form and substance.

• 🆕 Refined Over Editions – incorporating feedback, evolving best practices, and contemporary examples relevant to modern litigation.

🎯 Recommended For:

• Practicing advocates seeking to sharpen courtroom skills

• Young lawyers learning the essentials of trial work

• Law students preparing for moot courts and advocacy competitions

• Judges, legal trainers, and academicians mentoring future lawyers

The Art of a Lawyer stands as a timeless guide—balancing technical mastery with professional grace—making it an indispensable companion for anyone committed to excellence in the legal profession.