High Court Judge Musa Ssekaana delivered a compelling message to Nkumba University Law students, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal rules when handling legal matters.
Justice Ssekana urged the students to strictly follow the dictates of the rules. “Whatever the rules says, do it.”
The learned Justice said this on Friday 13th October, 2023 while addressing Law students at Nkumba University during their 18th lawyer’s day celebrations.
Ssekaana criticized what he referred to as the selective ignorance, where practicing lawyers intentionally choose to overlook aspects that might hinder their chances of winning a case.
“Sometimes advocates take advantage of procedural rules to buy time for their clients, especially when they are aware of a weak case. This is unethical.”said Justice Ssekaana.
He further reminded law students that, “The practice of law is not a game of chess where parties compete to outsmart each other.”
Justice Ssekaana was the chief guest at Nkumba University Law Society’s 18th Lawyer’s day Cerebrations which centered on the theme, “Legal Ethics and Fundamentals law Students must know.”
With close to 20 years of practice, Justice Musa Ssekana’s expertise lies in legislative drafting, civil and criminal procedure, commercial lit