Supreme Court Calls for Young Lawyers’ Fund to Prevent Brain Drain In Legal Profession; Says Dedicated Fund Can Break Economic Barriers

Observing that financial hardship is forcing many young advocates to leave litigation, the Supreme Court called for the creation of a Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund across all States and Union Territories. The Court said a dedicated fund could help overcome economic barriers and prevent brain drain in the legal profession.

AOR Exam 2026 Cancelled: Advocates Who Missed By One Paper Last Year Challenge Supreme Court’s Decision

Candidate who took last year’s AOR exam and were declared eligible to reappear have now moved the Supreme Court, filing a petition challenging the decision to cancel the Advocates-on-Record examination for 2026, which they say is unfair now.

2026 AOR Exam Cancelled !!!: Supreme Court Issues Official Notice After Reviewing “Overall Strength”

The Supreme Court of India has announced that the 2026 Advocates-on-Record (AOR) Examination stands cancelled after assessing the “overall strength” of practicing AORs. The April 30 notification confirms the exam will resume next year as per the Competent Authority’s orders.

Stay Curious and Never Stop Learning: CJI-Designate Justice Surya Kant to Young Lawyers

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.

CJI BR Gavai Urges Lawyers: ‘We Must Create Conditions That Allow Marginalized Graduates to Thrive’

At the 38th LAWASIA Conference, CJI BR Gavai called on lawyers and law firms to provide fair chances and supportive conditions for graduates from marginalized communities. He stressed that promoting diversity and inclusion is key to upholding constitutional values and social justice.