Mentoring Future Lawyers: Insights into Supreme Court Practice
I believe that passing the torch is just as important as winning cases. Here is a look at my recent engagements with budding advocates across India's campuses.
Delivering an extension lecture at Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. I shared my experiences with Supreme Court litigation and offered tips on becoming an Advocate-on-Record.
Interacting with an auditorium full of law students. Sharing my journey and insights is my way of giving back to the profession and inspiring young minds.
Serving as a judge for the International Moot Court Competition organized by the National Human Rights Commission at National Law University, Jodhpur. The advocacy skills on display were truly impressive.
On a panel discussion at the Indian Law Institute, sharing my strategy and tips on how to prepare for the challenging Advocate on Record (AOR) examination.
Addressing law students at Manipal University in Jaipur. In this clip, I am explaining the scope of Article 145 of the Constitution, which gives the Supreme Court the power to make its own rules of practice.
A quote from my seminar at JNVU, Jodhpur, emphasizing the need for young lawyers to develop key skills, embrace technology, and adapt to the evolving legal landscape.
The official poster for my interactive session with students at S.S. Jain Subodh Law College in Jaipur.
On the dais during a Legal Awareness Seminar at the Faculty of Law, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.
A collage from the legal awareness seminar at JNVU, showing the engaged audience and a press clipping about the event.
Conducting a virtual session for the Vidhishala National Internship & Training Programme on the topic of legal practice in the Supreme Court.
About Mentoring Future Lawyers
Cracking the Advocate-on-Record (AOR) examination is not just about reading case laws; it requires a deep understanding of the Supreme Court's procedural nuances. In my workshops, I focus on the strategic side of filing—from navigating registry objections to mastering the art of the 'List of Dates'—to help students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world courtroom practice.
I have always believed that our profession should not be a closed circuit. My engagements at institutions like NLU Jodhpur, Manipal University, and the Indian Law Institute are rooted in a simple philosophy: if I can help a student avoid a mistake I made early in my career, I consider that a success.
During my lectures and interactive sessions, I move beyond textbooks to discuss the realities of litigation. We break down the practicalities of Supreme Court practice—whether it is managing Constitutional challenges under Article 145, or understanding the critical difference between private interest and a genuine Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
My goal is to demystify the AOR process. It is a grueling, specialized path that demands precision, and I make it a point to share the strategies that helped me navigate it. From judging moot court competitions to virtual training programs with platforms like Vidhishala, I emphasize that law is not just about eloquent arguments; it is about evidence, preparation, and the discipline to adhere to the Supreme Court Registry's rigorous standards. If you are a law college looking to organize a workshop or an aspiring practitioner seeking clarity on the AOR path, let us connect.
Siddharth Praveen Acharya
I am Siddharth, a Supreme Court advocate. I believe the best way to honor our legal heritage is by sharpening the next generation of advocates who will eventually stand in the same courtrooms.
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