Chief Justice of India-designate Justice Surya Kant urged young lawyers to “stay curious and never stop learning” while addressing the convocation at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Lucknow, stressing that curiosity and continuous learning define lasting success in law.
Chief Justice of India-designate Surya Kant emphasized the importance of curiosity and continuous learning for young law graduates during the convocation at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in Lucknow.
He noted that these qualities can set individuals apart in their legal careers.
Justice Kant highlighted the distinction between lawyers who merely survive and those who genuinely thrive, stating,
“That difference lies not in how much you know in the beginning, but in your willingness to stay curious and never stop learning.”
He reminded the students of the university’s namesake, Ram Manohar Lohia, who believed that “the most dangerous comfort is intellectual certainty,” and encouraged them to embrace growth through the courage to question.
In his congratulatory remarks to graduates, families, and faculty, Kant acknowledged the challenge of their rigorous education, calling it one of the most intellectually demanding paths in the country.
He also mentioned that this was the sixth of eleven convocations he plans to address this year, expressing his intent to share fresh ideas with each new group of graduates.
Justice Kant reflected on his own experiences with failure, stating,
“Failure taught me to start from zero every time to review every matter carefully. That habit, born from failure, became the foundation of my lifelong approach.”
In his address, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Arun Bhansali also spoke to the students. He noted that while terms like justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity are inspiring, their true significance often lies in the silence between those words.
He reminded the graduates that they were transitioning to a critical phase of their lives, having previously benefited from guidance from seniors and teachers.
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Justice Bhansali emphasized the value of preparation, asserting that it is learned “the hard way.”
He remarked,
“Eloquence may dazzle for a day, but preparation builds a career. The courtroom does not respect the loudest voice; it respects the most ready mind.”
He concluded by noting that judges remember not those who are the loudest, but those who present substantive arguments.
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