what r the qualities r required for a lawyer ?

Knowledge of typing would be an advantage, not short hand, in this age of computers and data processing.

Thorough knowledge on the subject and good communication skills are requisites for success in any career.  So if you wanted to be Advocate, get properly trained from a reputed advocate, study latest judgments , become a member or subscribe to a reputed forum, and learn typing and acquire computer knowledge.

Greetings!

A good lawyer should possess excellent communication skills, to argue with more perseverance. Along with that they should have analytical and research skills to efficiently take all the aspects into consideration. Perseverance makes a lawyer capable to deal with their problems constructively. Excellent writing skills is one of the most beneficial skill that helps in preparing case arguments, briefs and other documents. A good lawyer must possess the quality of listening to others patiently and carefully, it helps in managing cross- examination well.

For a more comprehensive reading on skills and qualities of lawyers, kindly read the following article-

https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/articles/qualities-required-to-become-the-best-criminal-lawyer-in-india-8889.asp

Hope this given you clarity.

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Karishma Yadav

It is not compulsory but desirable as an added skill to suppliment the profession.