Am sure most of us, the science and any other course not related to LAW would be wondering why lawyers have to wear wig, is it compulsory or any reason behind this?

Why do doctors wear their Lab Coat?

MzNelly:
Why do doctors wear their Lab Coat?

I believe protection from bacteria while treating a patient, so i wonder what the lawyers protect themselves from!

zleemshaddy:
I believe protection from bacteria while treating a patient, so i wonder what the lawyers protect themselves from!

From dust!

MzNelly:

From dust!

Or maybe because bald headed men would make a funny scene in court

zleemshaddy:
Or maybe because bald headed men would make a funny scene in court

LOL It's an age-old tradition jhoor

I wonder but I think it's somehow for identification because whenever you see that stuff on their head you would know that person is a lawyer

MzNelly:

LOL It's an age-old tradition jhoor

Alrt if u say so

motherlode:
I wonder but I think it's somehow for identification because whenever you see that stuff on their head you would know that person is a lawyer

yh bt am sure there is a reason tho .

zleemshaddy:
Or maybe because bald headed men would make a funny scene in court

Yes.. I read sometime ago of a lawmaker/king in France who was bald headed and wanted to imitate the British and that was how it started... Can't remember further details tho.

braine:


Yes.. I read sometime ago of a lawmaker/king in France who was bald headed and wanted to imitate the British and that was how it started... Can't remember further details tho.

seriouzly

zleemshaddy:
seriouzly

Yes. You can google it for details

One reason why they wear the white wigs and the black robes is to do with the rapid turnover of monarchs in the tudor period.
It was a protest, 'mourning' the illegal (as they worked the courts and knew the cases were rigged) execution of Marie Queen Of Scots (amongst others).
The wigs denote experience (through size) and also denote they are 'different' from their normals selves whilst in court and putting their personal emotions aside; whoever you are, you always have the right to an impartial, professional lawyer. Trust me, no matter what your views on bias in the law you want both sides balanced; I've worked with 'string-em-up' types who soon change their tune when accused of speeding or a late tax disk. Then they are glad that defense and prosecution are both always impartial. This is the same thinking as behind many uniforms- for example police, army, nurses - all say 'while I am on duty, I put my own feelings aside and represent the law/state/medical system'.

braine:


Yes. You can google it for details

lemme go check it out

Kingslaw:
One reason why they wear the white wigs and the black robes is to do with the rapid turnover of monarchs in the tudor period.
It was a protest, 'mourning' the illegal (as they worked the courts and knew the cases were rigged) execution of Marie Queen Of Scots (amongst others).
The wigs denote experience (through size) and also denote they are 'different' from their normals selves whilst in court and putting their personal emotions aside; whoever you are, you always have the right to an impartial, professional lawyer. Trust me, no matter what your views on bias in the law you want both sides balanced; I've worked with 'string-em-up' types who soon change their tune when accused of speeding or a late tax disk. Then they are glad that defense and prosecution are both always impartial. This is the same thinking as behind many uniforms- for example police, army, nurses - all say 'while I am on duty, I put my own feelings aside and represent the law/state/medical system'.

*hehehe great job man... #thumbs up 4 d info

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