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Zarghoon Education Foundation

Additional District & Sessions Judge (AD&SJ)

Prepare for the AD&SJ examination: advanced law papers, judgment writing and the interview.

60% theory · 40% practical

  • For: Senior advocates preparing for the AD&SJ examination
  • Duration3 months
  • Modules12 modules
  • Learning modeOn campus · Online
  • EligibilityLL.B and enrolment as an advocate with several years of practice (commonly around 10 years) within the age limit set by the High Court
  • Assessment4 mock tests + mock interview
  • Next batchDates coming soon
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About This Training

A training of 3 months, on campus or online, for the AD&SJ examination conducted by the High Courts for senior advocates. It covers the advanced civil, criminal and constitutional law tested in the written papers, judgment writing and the interview. Classes use past papers, model answers and timed mock exams.

Training Outline

  • 12 modules
  1. 1Week 1: Orientation and Diagnostic Test1 topic

    Topics

    • Exam stages and a study plan
  2. 2Week 2: Constitution I1 topic

    Topics

    • Fundamental rights and the jurisdiction of the superior courts (Articles 184(3), 185, 199)
  3. 3Week 3: Constitution II1 topic

    Topics

    • Federation and Provinces, the judiciary and leading constitutional judgments
  4. 4Week 4: Code of Civil Procedure (Advanced)1 topic

    Topics

    • Suits, interim relief, appeals, revision and execution
  5. 5Week 5: Contract Act, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act and Land Revenue Act
  6. 6Week 6: Family and Personal Laws1 topic

    Topics

    • Family Courts Act, Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, Guardians and Wards Act, protection of women laws
  7. 7Week 7: Pakistan Penal Code, Including Qisas and Diyat; Mid-Training Mock Test
  8. 8Week 8: Code of Criminal Procedure1 topic

    Topics

    • Sessions trials, bail jurisprudence, appeals and revisions
  9. 9Week 9: Qanun-e-Shahadat and Appreciation of Evidence; Basics of Medical Jurisprudence
  10. 10Week 10: Special Laws1 topic

    Topics

    • Anti-Terrorism Act, Control of Narcotic Substances Act and provincial special laws
  11. 11Week 11: Judgment Writing (Civil and Criminal), English Essay, Urdu Précis and General Knowledge
  12. 12Week 12: Final Revision1 topic

    Topics

    • Guess papers, a full mock test, model-answer review and a mock interview

Who It's for and Eligibility

Who It's For

  • Senior advocates preparing for the AD&SJ examination

Eligibility

  • LL.B and enrolment as an advocate with several years of practice (commonly around 10 years) within the age limit set by the High Court

How You're Assessed

10 practice assessments, marked with teacher feedback. 4 full-length mock tests under timed conditions, each reviewed in class. Judgment writing checked by the faculty, and a mock interview.

  1. Assessment 1After modules 1–3
  2. Assessment 2After modules 4–6
  3. Assessment 3After modules 7–9
  4. Final assessmentAfter all 12 modules, for your certificate
Certificate of competenceAdditional District & Sessions Judge (AD&SJ)A certificate is issued on completion.QR code, verifiable on the ZEF website

Career Pathway

Roles in Pakistan

  • Additional District & Sessions Judge

Questions

What is included in the Additional District & Sessions Judge (AD&SJ) training?

36 classes over 12 weeks (3 a week, about 1.5 hours each), on campus or live online; 10 practice assessments, marked with teacher feedback; Recording of every online class, to revise or catch up; Weekly notes and practice material (PDF); WhatsApp group for questions between classes; 4 full-length mock tests under timed conditions, each reviewed in class; Leading judgments of the superior courts on each topic; Judgment writing checked by the faculty, and a mock interview; Certificate on completion.

Who can join Additional District & Sessions Judge (AD&SJ)?

LL.B and enrolment as an advocate with several years of practice (commonly around 10 years) within the age limit set by the High Court. A counsellor can confirm whether you meet the requirements before you enrol.

Register Your Interest

Leave your details and a counsellor will call or WhatsApp you to answer questions, confirm fees and batch dates, and check this training fits your goals.

No account needed. A counsellor replies within 24 working hours.

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