The Why

The amalgam of the elements that make up the practice of law before Courts and Tribunals gives one a sense of satisfaction; of power; of responsibility; and energy that no other profession or calling can.

“The justice delivery system is slow and often frustrating; even for Advocates. In fact, every first-generation lawyer has close to zero compelling reasons to choose litigation over other forms of legal practice or even another calling alltogether. Even for parties, choosing to settle a dispute is almost always the wiser choice than pursuing a litigation or arbitration. But when all else fails; when every attempt at resolution fails; and when parties reach an impasse, it is only the Courts and Tribunals that can finally put an end to disputes one way or another. Beyond a point, all other means or modes are subservient to the judicial process. The process itself isn’t an easy or self-executing one; many a time, unpleasant. That, however, is more or less the case with the road for any worthy pursuit.

But if pursued with persistence, diligence, honesty, and creativity, the system can and does deliver justice. And not too many feelings or experiences can match the high and the rush of adrenalin that a persuasive argument, well thought and executed strategy, successful cross examination, well drafted written submission, or evenly and fairly balanced arbitral award or judgment can give - a convergence of intellectual stimulation, rhetorical  stimulation, and scriptive satisfaction coming together to solve a problem by collecting drops from the vast ocean of the law. When all is said and done, this amalgam of the elements that make up the practice of law before Courts and Tribunals gives me a sense of satisfaction; of power; of responsibility; and energy that no other profession or calling can.

I became a Lawyer, because I was advised to.

I became an Advocate, because I wanted to.”

- Aman Vijay Dutta