Njaba L.G.C. v. Chigozie [2010] 16 NWLR (Pt. 1218) 166 at 193 paras. B-C per Ogunwumiju, JCA:
“…A lawyer is always learning, that is why we are called learned.”
Notes:
To put it in clearer perspective, the process of continuous learning has seen lawyers navigate through diverse areas of human endeavour. For instance, before a lawyer can effectively prosecute a case touching on medical negligence, construction contracts, immigration, aviation, maritime, etc, the lawyer will make painstaking efforts to be grounded on basic (and sometimes advanced) information regarding the particular industry. In this way, (s)he gains reasonable knowledge that will enable him confront experts in the field during cross-examination. More so, the knowledge gathered aids him in presenting a coherent case and guides the court in resolving the attendant legal issues.
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