Things Every First Generation Lawyer must do before Litigation: SC Justice Vikram Nath Explains

In this heartfelt address at the Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Convocation, Justice Vikram Nath shares his remarkable journey through a 125-year-old family tradition in law.

From his grandfather becoming a vakil in 1900 to his own rise to the Supreme Court, Justice Nath’s story is one of destiny, perseverance, and humility.

He recalls how he never intended to join the legal profession — wanting instead to study science and join the Merchant Navy — until family influence and fate drew him into law. He speaks about his early struggles, the debates within his family about where to practice, and the long hours of hard work that shaped his career.

Justice Nath also reflects on the evolution of legal education — from the days when law was considered a “second-grade profession” to today’s era of prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs), international internships, and competitive exams like CLAT.

🎥 Highlights from the speech:

125 years of his family’s legal tradition

His accidental entry into law

Early days of struggle and hard work

His wife’s role in shaping his High Court career

Transformation of legal education in India

A message to the next generation of lawyers

📍Event: MNLU Convocation Ceremony
🎙️Speaker: Justice Vikram Nath, Supreme Court of India


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