Licensed lawyers in Maldives exceed 1,500
Some 181 new graduates were awarded licenses to practice law Monday night.
31 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Lawyers play a vital role in the protection of fundamental rights, Chief Justice Dr Ahmed Abdulla Didi said Monday night, as he oversaw the induction of new lawyers.
He was speaking during an oath-taking ceremony at the capital’s convention centre after 181 new graduates were awarded licenses to practice law. More than 1,500 lawyers are now licensed to practice in the Maldives, with a batch of 170 lawyers sworn-in earlier this year.
“If the legal profession worked in a manner that didn’t serve these important purposes, it will become something that affects the functioning of the state,” Didi said at the ceremony.
He urged those in the legal profession to uphold independence and adhere to professional standards.
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