As a first-generation lawyer, I experienced the challenges of entering the legal profession without guidance or mentorship. SAR provided exactly the structured platform where young lawyers develop with clarity and confidence.
Skill in Hand,
Justice We Stand.
The School of Advocacy and Research (SAR) is dedicated to strengthening the legal profession through structured training, research, and advocacy — bridging the gap between legal education and practical courtroom mastery.
SAR cultivates lawyers equipped with deep legal knowledge, practical skills, ethical grounding, and professional discipline — preparing the next generation of advocates to serve justice with confidence and purpose.
Our Vision
SAR seeks to serve as a leading institution in legal education and advocacy, where learning is translated into meaningful practice. We aim to equip young lawyers with strong practical skills, ethical discipline, and a sustained commitment to justice.
Through research, advocacy, and public interest work, we prepare professionals who contribute responsibly to the legal system and positively influence society at large.
Our Mission
- Equip young lawyers with practical legal skills and courtroom readiness.
- Promote ethical standards and professional discipline in legal practice.
- Engage in impactful legal research and advocacy for the public interest.
- Strengthen access to justice and uphold the rule of law.
Organizational Structure
A collective of legal professionals, mentors, and researchers committed to advancing advocacy and legal education.
Leadership
Executive
Ms. Kashifa Niaz
Executive Director
Mr. Shujah Ullah Gondal
Executive DirectorDirectors
Ms. Zoon Fatima
Director Research & DevelopmentMr. Sikander Ahmed Khan
Director Training
Ms. Fouzia Saif
Director Family Mediation CentreResearch Associates
- Sukena Abbas
- Tayabba
- Farheena Siddiqui
- Diena Zainab
- Haider Saeed
- Yousaf
- Fatima Baloch
Remote UK
- Muhammad Usman Ghani
- Aftab Shah
- Fazeela Nawaz
- Iqra Tajamul
Board of Advisories
- Ms. Qurat ul Ain
- Ms. Malaika
- Ms. Zainab Janjua
- Mian Ahmed Ibrahim
- Mr. Abdul Basit
- Dr. Aziz ur Rehman
- Ms. Hareem Hilal
- Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad
- Dr. Zubair Abbasi
What People Think About Us
SAR develops competent, ethical, and practice-ready legal professionals through training, research, and public interest advocacy.
The LLB degree leaves graduates insufficiently prepared for practice. SAR bridges this gap — exposing students to regulatory regimes, competition law, and sector-specific areas largely absent from traditional legal education.
SAR's mandate extends beyond conventional instruction. The commitment to ethical discipline, practical advocacy skills, and responsibility toward the justice system is evident in every program and mentorship initiative.
Through SAR's research-driven engagement, I gained the tools necessary to navigate the legal profession with competence and integrity. Programs thoughtfully designed for real courtroom challenges.
SAR has redefined how I think about legal practice. The structured training, ethical grounding, and research focus made me a more confident and prepared advocate. I recommend it to every aspiring lawyer in Pakistan.
Let's Get in Touch
Give us a call or drop by anytime — we endeavour to answer all enquiries within 24 hours on business days.
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Address 1459 Sachal Sarmast Road, G-11/2, Islamabad
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Phone +92 312 1212322
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Office Hours Mon – Fri: 8:00 – 17:00