SC flags ‘brain drain’ in legal profession, directs creation of fund for young lawyers
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the creation of a 'Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund' in every state to support junior advocates facing financial hardship. The court noted that many first-generation lawyers are forced to abandon the profession due to the lack of a stable income during their early years.
Why it matters
This directive addresses systemic barriers to entry in the legal profession, aiming to prevent a 'brain drain' of talent from the judiciary.
Observing that the legal profession risks a “brain drain” if financially struggling young lawyers are compelled to abandon litigation for careers offering greater financial stability, the Supreme Court on Friday (June 19, 2026) directed the creation of a “Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund” in every State and Union Territory.
The report provides a factual account of a judicial order and the court's reasoning without editorializing.
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