56 women law students from across 14 districts of Balochistan joined 14 practising women lawyers for five days of intensive advocacy training under a province-wide moot court initiative funded by the European Union in Pakistan and supported by UNDP in Pakistan in partnership with the Balochistan Bar Council.
The Moot Court programme used simulated cases on constitutional and criminal law, human rights, gender equality and access to justice to help participants bridge the gap between academic study and courtroom practice. By engaging with realistic legal scenarios, students and lawyers sharpened practical skills in argumentation, case analysis and courtroom procedures.
Organisers said the event was intended to deepen practical legal capacity across the province and create networks of women legal professionals who can advance equal access to justice in remote and urban areas alike. More than a competition, the Moot Court served as a platform for women lawyers to showcase expertise, build professional connections and lead efforts to strengthen legal remedies for vulnerable communities in Balochistan under the DeliverJusticeProject.
The collaboration between international funders and local legal institutions highlights a focus on sustained skill development for women in law, aiming to expand representation and improve legal services across Balochistan’s districts. Continued investment in such practical programmes is seen as a key step toward equitable access to justice in the province.
