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*Charges young lawyers to join international legal practice *Highlights ways lawyers can be part of international community
A past General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Former Council Member, IBA, Joyce Oduah FIMC, has emphasized the need for legal practitioners to have a an action plan and strategy in order to engage in the International legal practice due to its restrictions.
She made this statement in her paper she delivered at the International Bar Association Conference 2022 held in Miami. She noted also the various ways through which legal Practitioners especially young lawyers could join the international market of legal practice as well as why international strategy was a necessity for legal Practitioners.
According to her cross border, differences in legal framework, economic and cultural factors are restrictions which affects engagement in international legal practice and thus necessitated an action plan.
She also advocated for reduction of membership fees and Conference fees for young lawyers from all jurisdiction and reduction of same for lawyers of the developing Countries.
She said young lawyers more particularly in developing countries are financially constrained.
“Most are unable to afford the membership fees of the IBA.
“There is thus, a need for reduction in membership fees and conference fees for young lawyers by 50% for them to be able to take advantage of these opportunities.
“I mean those who are less than 10 years’ post call.
“Also, the IBA should identify talents through competitions like essay writing and give them opportunities to work or participate actively.
“ The IBA should also provide visa assistance for persons desirous of traveling for IBA events.”
In conclusion, Ms. Oduah highlighted the major advantages of engaging international legal practice and enjoined legal practitioners to make use of tools and action plans to engage international legal practice. “. The IBA if utilized has more than enough resources and platform to position you in the international legal scenery despite the restrictions that exists.” She said.
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