The Seven Lamps of Advocacy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parry, Edward Abbott, Sir, 1863-1943

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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.

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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-08-29