Chief Justice of India Advises Law Students Against Taking Huge Loans for Foreign LLM Programs
During the 22nd Convocation of NALSAR University of Law, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai cautioned law students about the pitfalls of pursuing foreign LLM degrees with hefty loans. He emphasized the importance of seeking scholarships and funding to avoid financial burdens and encouraged students to consider investing in their own practice before considering foreign education.
Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai, addressing the 22nd Convocation of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, spoke about the pressures faced by young legal professionals, especially the trend of pursuing foreign degrees under financial and social duress. He advised students against going abroad solely due to peer pressure or for validation.
Justice Gavai emphasized the importance of going abroad with scholarship and funding, not under pressure. He discouraged taking loans of 50–70 lakhs for a foreign degree, suggesting that the money could be better invested in starting a practice or building a chamber.
He linked the trend of studying abroad to the state of legal education in India, highlighting the lack of confidence in post-graduate legal education and research in the country. Justice Gavai called for systemic improvements to retain and attract talent in the legal field.
He acknowledged the challenges of the legal profession, stressing the importance of self-belief and presence. Justice Gavai discussed the demanding nature of advocacy and the need for mentorship in a young lawyer's life.
He also addressed the stigma around mental health in the legal profession, urging graduates to prioritize community, care, and imagination. Justice Gavai advised the graduates to remember five aspects of life: friends and family, books, hobbies, health, and imagination.
According to the source: Live Law.
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