When I grow up I want to be a Lawyer like Mahatma Gandhi.

“The law an eye for an eye makes a whole world blind.”

Did you know that…

As a barrister, if Mahatma Gandhi found his clients to be dishonest or guilty, he would not only rebuke them but also refuse to fight their case, even going to the extent of reporting them to the attorney general.

In the 1900s, it was difficult and expensive to qualify as a barrister in London. Bapuji worked hard to pass his bar exams. As a barrister, two principles were dear to him — honesty and truth. These principles are best exemplified in the ‘three monkeys’ maxim – ‘see no evil’, ‘hear no evil’ and ‘speak no evil’. If these principles are practiced by lawyers, many people would get the justice they truly deserve.You can also practice Bapu’s principles of honesty and truth. When two friends fight or have arguments, evaluate the points of view of both parties and, without bias, give your verdict.See No Evil – Don’t see bad thingsWhen you see your friend throwing garbage on the road, you should correct him, not join in.Speak No Evil – Don’t use foul language Learn to be truthful like Bapu. Also, avoid using foul language and shouting while talking.Hear No Evil — Don’t hear foul language, walk awayWhen any of your friends use bad language, don’t imitate them; ignore and walk away.Learning from the Mahatma you can learn to be fair, truthful and honest.You can even grow up to be a lawyer and choose it as a career.If you like the idea of entering the legal profession, here are some other specialisations you might like:Judge. A judge is a public officer who presides over court cases, interprets the law, evaluates evidence, and ensures that hearings and trials proceed fairly. By remaining impartial and upholding justice, judges make legal outcomes trustworthy and equitable for all.Attorney General. The attorney general (AG) is the government’s chief legal advisor and its primary representative in court cases. In India, the AG serves as the Union government’s leading lawyer in the Supreme Court and offers legal guidance on important matters. The AG is appointed by the President of India.Court reporter. A court reporter transcribes spoken or recorded speech during legal proceedings to create accurate, official transcripts. She produces clear written records of hearings and trials for legal reference and review.Courtroom sketch artist. A courtroom sketch artist illustrates scenes from a trial when cameras are not allowed inside a courtroom. Arriving early to secure a clear view, the artist observes the proceedings and quickly sketches the people involved — their expressions, gestures, and reactions. These drawings are then sold to the media, providing in the absence of photographs a visual record of the trial.