Niza Lebo Phiri Dear Rookie Advocate, “The work before the work.” – Parker J. Palmer Parker J. Palmer is an American author, educator, and activist. Over the past year, his words have become a constant reminder that before I can do any meaningful work, there’s personal work I must submit myself to first and I […]
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Dear Rookie Advocate, As you’ve obviously come to learn, the study and practice of Law, requires that you have a firm (or somewhat firm) grasp of the regulatory changes happening around you. This is true regardless of what field or sector you are in, whether in public, private or corporate practice. It goes without saying
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Having just ended Women’s month, we decided to shine the spotlight on one of our inspirations here at Dear Rookie Advocate; Mrs. Maggie Kaunda. A true example of achieving purpose with focus and determination. Maggie Kaunda is the Deputy Managing Director of the Zambia Airports Corporation Limited, currently acting as Managing Director. She serves as the
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Dear Rookie Advocate, Ever wondered why we are admitted to the Bar as Advocates but referred to as ‘Counsel’? What does giving people advice and guidance got to do with advocacy? Aren’t there enough psychologists to talk people through their challenges? Why can’t we just do what we were called (to the Bar) to do?
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Dear Rookie Advocate, As we wound down last year, I thought I was too burnt out to think through what my biggest lessons or wins were. And then the last two days of the year happened: someone asked me to recommend a young lawyer for a project. My immediate thought was, wait, am I that
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Reaching a milestone is always a surreal experience. You instantly acquire 20/20 vision and even the lowest lows don’t look as bad as they once did. With a star plastered on your chest and a heart swell with gratitude you feel invincible…as you should. Often times, though, this feeling does not last very long. You
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Today, 23rd June 2021, I celebrate my 4th year anniversary of being admitted to practice law in the High Court for Zambia. Just a few days ago, on Sunday 20th June, the nation received the sad news of the passing of our Chief Justice, Honourable Lady Justice Irene Mambilima. She was the first female Chief
It’s February 2021! We had all hoped this year would be a new dawn! Alas, even more uncertainty! But, don’t look so deflated just yet. In 2020, life and work as we have known it slowed down and, in some respects, came to a grinding halt. All of a sudden we couldn’t run at the
A Hike? A Marathon? What is life like in 2021? Read More »
He has held numerous positions of leadership; from House Captain and Vice Head-boy in High School, to his proudest professional achievement yet, becoming Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) President. Yet, despite all this evidence of leadership, the confidence that would walk up to various podia and give speeches we all loved to listen to (despite
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Dear Rookie, If there were ever a time to get your grit on, it is now! The world is in a crisis of unprecedented impact. Very few sectors, if any, seem to have been spared from the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. If it hasn’t already occurred to you, the legal sector will not
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