| Author |
Parry, Edward Abbott, Sir, 1863-1943 |
| Title |
The Seven Lamps of Advocacy
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin,1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The lamp of honesty -- The lamp of courage -- The lamp of industry -- The lamp of wit -- The lamp of eloquence -- The lamp of judgment -- The lamp of fellowship.
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| Credits |
David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"The Seven Lamps of Advocacy" by Sir Edward Abbott Parry is a thoughtful examination of the principles underlying the practice of law, presented as a guide for aspiring advocates. Written in the early 20th century, the book is structured around seven key virtues that are essential for effective advocacy: honesty, courage, industry, wit, eloquence, judgment, and fellowship. The work provides insights into the advocacy profession and emphasizes the historical context of legal practice within the English Bar. In this book, Parry dissects each of the seven virtues, articulating their significance through historical anecdotes and the experiences of notable advocates. He discusses how honesty serves as the foundational principle, followed by the necessity of courage in challenging situations and the importance of diligent industry in preparing cases. Wit and eloquence are presented as tools for persuasion, while good judgment is highlighted as critical in decision-making during trials. Lastly, the lamp of fellowship underscores the importance of a supportive community among advocates, advocating for a spirit of camaraderie. Ultimately, Parry seeks to inspire legal professionals to uphold these principles in their pursuit of justice and excellence in advocacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
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| Subject |
Legal ethics
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| Subject |
Lawyers
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66162 |
| Release Date |
Aug 29, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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