Kerala High Court Proposes Mandatory Mentoring and Training for Young Lawyers' for First Five Years

The Kerala High Court has recommended mandatory training and mentoring for junior lawyers during their first five years of practice.

Justices A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Easwaran S urged the Kerala High Court Advocates Association (KHCAA) to establish a structured training program. 

The Court proposed making training sessions compulsory for membership and introducing a credit-based system for learning from senior lawyers. It observed that while new advocates have legal knowledge, they often lack practical courtroom experience.  

The KHCAA President noted that many juniors do not even continue with a senior for three months, and rely on digital resources. The Court emphasized structured mentorship to uphold professional standards.