What Makes a Good Judge

Origin and Purpose of Law

There was a man living alone in an island. He is in peace, he is contented, he can enjoy all the endowments of the island, he can do anything he can think and pleases without any soul complaining. There is no use for a law. And there came another man who appears and settles in the island. Then the problem arises, there comes limitations. The first man is not happy; he cannot enjoy some of the things he had enjoyed before. Conflicts and arguments occur, fight for dominance arises. They only have two choices, either agrees on some rules they ...

The Verdict is in – Wise judgment or Selfish Strategy

Have you heard of the story of King Solomon’s so called wisdom in the judgment of a trial to determine a child’s real mother? The story started with two women arguing and each claiming to be the child’s real mother. The women both seek the aid of the king to decide on what to do with their problem and the king proposed to split the baby into two, giving each woman half of it. One woman coldly agreed to the solution while the other begged to let the other have the whole baby instead. The king pronounced the woman ...

The Truth about Studying Law

Becoming a lawyer is one of the most aspired in the world. Ask a child what he or she wants to be when he or she grows up, and “to be a doctor” or “to be a lawyer” would be two of the more prevalent responses. Mass media has helped shape the image of the high-profile lawyer: sharp and intelligent, champion of the masses, rich and powerful. Some are even ruthless, despite being incisive. Further, we have seen lawyers branch out into other high-profile positions of power. A prime example of this is the current crop of politicians. A majority of ...