Dear Rookie Advocate
Navigating through the legal profession without an ally is a tall order for a young professional. We hope that here we can build an empathetic community of allies, fellow advocates building each other up by sharing the experiences, nuggets and wisdom that make up a successful legal professional.
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The Inner Advocate: Why Self Work Must Come First
Niza Lebo Phiri Dear Rookie Advocate, “The work before the work.” – Parker J. Palmer Parker J. Palmer is an American author, educator, and activist.
The Inner Advocate: Why Self Work Must Come First
Niza Lebo Phiri Dear Rookie Advocate, “The work before the work.” – Parker J. Palmer Parker J. Palmer is an American author, educator, and activist.
Staying In The Know
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
The Makings of a Winning Scholarship Application
Dear Rookie Advocate, It’s that wonderful time of year when the holidays approach and the Scholarship Boards begin to look mighty attractive. On the road
Advocacy: Insights from the Bench
When I was at the Bar, I enjoyed the practice and endeavoured to represent my clients to the best of my ability. Having crossed
Nuggets from Giants
Dear Rookie Advocate, In my Chambers (legal parlance for office) I have draped one of my favourite pictures of all times. It’s a picture of
A Fairfax for a Ketanji
Dear Rookie Advocate, This is my adaptation of Lisa Fairfax’s speech for a Ketanji in the making. Allow me to introduce to you a Rockstar
Overcome the Fear of Trying
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
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