Privileges of a Lawyer

•The practice of the law is not a business open to all but a right or a privilege

•Being a member of the profession, representing the clients etc is itself a privilege

•Our privilege is our duty and our duty is our privilege

•Right to a fee

•Right to have an audience and be heard without any hindrance

•Right not to be arrested while going to or attending the tribunal for a pending matter

•Once engaged in a case and after filing vakalatnama, another lawyer cannot get into your case without your consent

•Privilege to ensure that forms and requirements of law are strictly observed and to defend an accused even if you know that he is guilty

•Privilege of being able to be appointed for several offices (Judge)

•Right to lien on client’s papers and documents for unpaid fees