Touts

Why Charging a Consultation Fee is Essential for Lawyers
Time and expertise are among the most valuable commodities in the legal profession. Yet, prospective clients fail to appreciate this in their fervour to pay

A Legal Aid Defence Experts Panel
The 'YBGK', stands for Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan. It provides free legal assistance and advice for those charged with an offence and lack the means

The Trajectory of a Lawyer’s Growth
My model of the growth trajectory of a lawyer has three phases.

Beneath the Legal Dispute
Mediation is a process to facilitate disputing parties to resolve their grievance with each other.

From the Bar Stool’s Online Store is Open
I am pleased to announce the launch of From the Store.

Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
I read some books many years after I bought them and wish I had read them sooner. One of them is John Williams's novel Stoner.

The Work That Got Away
A young lawyer friend of mine sent me a cryptic message alongside his pre-Raya wishes. He did not respond to my message or calls.

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