On 28 February 2026, a discussion on the book In Chambers: A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Practice, Ethics and Advocacy, authored by Advocate-on-Record Talha Abdul Rahman and published by EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd., was held at the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University. The programme was organized by the Journal Club and the Great Cases Series Cell, in collaboration with the Training and Placement Cell, Faculty of Law, AMU.
The programme commenced at 12:15 p.m. and was anchored by Ms. Hafsa Bano, a fourth-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student of AMU. The event was conducted under the patronage of Prof. Shakeel Ahmad, Dean, Faculty of Law, and Prof. M.Z.M. Nomani, Chairman, Faculty of Law. Mr. Talha Abdul Rahman, the author of the book, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The programme was further honoured by the presence of Prof. Mohd Wasim Ali, former proctor of AMU; Prof. Zafar Ahmad Khan, Chair, Law Society; Dr. Mohd Nasir, In-Charge, Law Society and Dr. Syed Mohd. Yawar, Co In-Charge, Law Society.
The session began with reflecting on vision of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, highlighting that education must not merely impart knowledge but also build character and responsibility. It was noted that the book echoes this philosophy by urging young lawyers to remain rigorous in preparation, unwavering in integrity, and conscious of their duty toward society.
After the welcome address, Mr. Talha Abdul Rahman was invited to address the session. Firstly, he expressed his gratitude to the faculty members for their warm welcome. He shared that the book was took him eight years to write and contains practical insights into life inside a law chamber, particularly during the initial phase of litigation practice.
He stated that the purpose of writing the book was to share his personal journey and the realities he encountered while training to become a lawyer. He emphasized that the book encourages readers to reflect on their own paths and learn from diverse professional experiences.
He further remarked that there is no single right or wrong way of practicing law, but rather different approaches to practicing law. The book, he explained, serves as a starting point for young professionals entering the legal field.
The guest lecture was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session with students.
During the interactive question-and-answer session, students raised important concerns regarding reputation in litigation, internship opportunities, professional relationships, and mental well-being in the legal profession. Mr. Talha Abdul Rahman emphasized that reputation is the cornerstone of a lawyer’s career and that advocates bear responsibility not only toward their clients but also toward the court. Answering another question, he explained that unlike large corporate firms with formal recruitment processes, chambers and small law firms lack structured systems, which often results in delayed or no responses to internship applications Addressing the relationship between seniors and juniors, he stated that a junior’s foremost duty is to become reliable and professionally indispensable through dedication and preparedness, while also acknowledging that it is unjust for juniors to remain unpaid. On the issue of mental health and hustle culture, he candidly shared that achieving work-life balance remains a challenge and observed that excessive multitasking often compromises deep learning and true engagement with the law.
Thereafter, the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Mohd Nasir, who expressed gratitude to Mr. Talha Abdul Rahman for authoring a book that addresses issues rarely covered in traditional legal education. He described the book as not merely a textbook but a self-help guide for young lawyers, written in a lucid and accessible style. He encouraged students to own the book rather than merely borrow it, as it offers insights that cannot be found in conventional academic material.
The programme concluded with the rendition of the AMU Tarana, followed by the National Anthem. The event proved to be an enriching academic exercise, offering students valuable insights into litigation practice, professional ethics, and mental well-being in the legal profession.