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" THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK TO INCULCATE   THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK TO INCULCATE CPD IN PAKISTAN By Ahmad Nazir Warraich.1   Synopsis.   This paper begins by looking at the importance of continued professional education to the legal profession, with a view to improving the skill and knowledge of the legal professionals, for provision of improved services to the clients. The paper will study the existing legal requirements regarding education, training and continuous professional development in Pakistan. While looking at the current legal framework in Pakistan, it will highlight the gaps in the existing regulatory framework and consequent need to bring necessary changes, which includes amending or adding to laws and rules. Before making such recommendations the paper will look at the international best practices in the field in continuous professional development in various common law countries of the world focusing on England, USA and Canada. It will then suggest the precise changes that need to be brought about in the Legal Practitioners' and Bar Councils Act, as well as the relevant bar council rules.   I-Introduction   Continuous professional development (CPD) is the ongoing training of a professional throughout his or her career. It is separate and distinct from the original degree course and professional or vocational training which is often mandated at the start of the career. The purpose of CPD is "...the maintenance and enhancement of lawyers or paralegal's professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and professionalism throughout the individual's career. It is a positive tool that benefits lawyers and paralegals and is an essential component of the commitment they make to the public to practice law or provide legal services competently and…