THE Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE) says out of 503 candidates who attempted the 2023 Legal Practitioners’ Qualifying Examinations (LPQE), only 40 candidates cleared all heads and have been called to the bar. Speaking during the Call Day yesterday where 43 new advocates were admitted to the bar, ZIALE Acting Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Leah Ngulube said three other candidates passed the 2023 repeaters’ examination but were not admitted to the bar last year. “My Lord (Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila), it is a rare honour and privilege for me to stand before you today, especially on the occasion, when we witness 43 candidates who have successfully cleared the Legal Practitioners’ Qualifying Examinations (LPQE) being called...

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