No profession has been the source of humour as much as the legal profession, yielding such gems as: A lawyer is driving down the highway in his BMW, "I love my BMW." Focusing on his car and not his driving, he smashed into a tree. he miraculously survives, but his car is total wreck. "My BMW! My BMW!" he sobs. A good man drives by and cries out, "Sir, sir, you're bleeding! And my God, your left arm is gone!" Horrified, the lawyer screams. "My Rolex! My Rolex!"

Funny though the joke is, it represents the stereotypical views of lawyers that they are money minded, which the legal fraternity can't quite shake off. But while it is human nature to typecast, there are many lawyers in our midst who are nothing like the jokes they inspire- they fight for justice, they are kind and they often do work for free.

The busy life of a lawyer generally means formal wear all the time, and if a session in court is part of their day, it mean a monochrome wardrobe of black and white. Perfecto!!

In the past, our judiciary has been making the headlines for many reasons, not all of which have been favourable. But there is plenty to rejoice about because lawyers are increasingly being seen as upholding an age-old tradition that today is at risk of being abused and misused. The younger generations of lawyers are passionate and commited to their work and to the plight of people who are denied basic human rights as a result of a misinterpretation of the law. Although there young lawyers are seen as rebels, as constantly challenging the status quo and defying the authorities, the fact is that they are more patriotic than most of us.

Walk for Justice

For me, there were no shades of grey it's either black or white. My notion of right and wrong and justice had a big influence on me which ultimately led to my decision to take up law. "At the end of my education, I realised it was something I wanted to do because I thought it was the best way for me to do work for people. It wasn't money thing for me- it's never been. NAIVE!! My idealistic ambitions were dealt a blow when I have choosed another route where till today I am still unsure of the future. This left me disillusioned with the law. Thinking of the process- the preparation, going up and questioning people, standing up and cross examining, getting involved with the judiciary and magistrate and submitting the points of law and backing argument." Miss the rush acting for your client no matter what saved him/her from the gallows! Plans of joining NGO called Voice of the Children, the Bar Council Legal Aid, seems to be fading off. I am still disorganised. Respond to evil and cruelty, that's about it. And standing up to that, I am willing to risk a great deal. Not out of bravery, but rather I 'm impelled to do it. I cannot not do something about it. I just hope I will be digesting, growing and raising my industry profile. It just like the car of your dreams, comes with a once in a life time experience.