ISLAMABAD: In line with the inclusive reform implementation strategy envisioned by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, a meeting was convened on Saturday at the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) to deliberate on structuring institutional support for bar councils to ensure the effective implementation of the mandatory Bar Vocational Course (BVC), in compliance with his directions.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Bar Councils, the director legal education and directors general of the judicial academies. Discussions were held in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and shared commitment to strengthening the professional standards of the legal fraternity.

Participants expressed unanimity in their resolve to advance this initiative through a structured and coordinated approach, aimed at enhancing the quality of legal education and professional training for aspiring advocates.

To prepare a comprehensive and sustainable strategy for the BVC, a sub-committee was constituted comprising the director legal education, a representative of the Bar Councils, and a representative of the FJA. The sub-committee has been tasked with presenting its recommendations at the next meeting, scheduled for Oct 2025.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with participants reaffirming their collective resolve to working in partnership towards a more just, inclusive, and citizen-centric justice system.

Published in Dawn, August 10th, 2025