Blitz Bureau
CHIEF Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has urged young lawyers to embark on their professional journey with patience and humility.
Addressing the 32nd annual convocation of National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore on September 22, he highlighted the importance of patience and self-belief that act as an anchor for the testing legal profession. He explained that the urge to act with immediacy is unsustainable in the long run and that making hasty decisions can adversely affect our mental health, according to Bar and Bench.
“The urge to act with immediacy is unsustainable in the long run. Make sure, changes in good institutions in a stable democracy take place incrementally. Decisions made in haste drain us, impact our mental health adversely,” the CJI said.
The CJI emphasised that the legal profession will demand attention but urged young lawyers to remind themselves that they are in it for the long haul.
The CJI also spoke about the challenges of the legal profession, acknowledging feelings of inadequacy and burnout. He advised graduates to build a robust support network and to spend time with family and friends.
“This is a fast- paced era where everything seems to be a do or situation and these early days of your legal career will be demanding. You may feel inadequate, insecure and isolated at times. Many of us experience this burn out but remember you are not alone in this journey. But remember to deal with obstacles you face you must build a strong support network , spend time with your family and friends . Leading doesn’t mean you’re alone – though it may feel so at times,” he said.
The CJI urged young lawyers to not just be great minds, but also compassionate humans. “As a judge for 24 years, I’ll tell you why we argue in first person in our courts– we argue not for our clients but we argue as them. We don’t just represent them but we become their voice, their advocates,” he explained.
The CJI then reflected on the diverse paths graduates might take, from traditional roles in law to nontraditional ones, including research, writing, or even stand-up comedy
