Kerala HC Judge Urges VIT Chennai Law Students to Be Empathetic and Dedicated

Kerala High Court judge Justice Devan Ramachandran addressed incoming law students at the VIT School of Law (VITSOL) inside the VIT Chennai campus on Saturday, advising them to become sensitive, empathetic, and effective people managers. Speaking as the chief guest at the induction programme for various law degree programmes, the judge emphasized that the legal profession demands perseverance and dedication rather than just academic high marks.

During his address, Justice Ramachandran highlighted the deep connection between the legal profession and human life. He stated that anything concerning a human being affects a lawyer, and urged the new students to develop empathy and strong interpersonal skills as they begin their legal education.

The judge cautioned the students against looking for quick paths to success, stating that there are no shortcuts in the legal profession. He described the field of law as a marathon that offers individuals the opportunity to run a long distance, prepare thoroughly, and be guided by the failures they will inevitably encounter along the way.

Justice Ramachandran further explained that success in the legal field is not measured solely by academic distinctions or graduating with ranks. He noted that while he wants the best lawyers to emerge from the cohort, he also hopes to see the best judges come from among the students.

The induction ceremony was also attended by Supreme Court advocate Sarah Sunny and Maygha Viswanat, who served as the guests of honour. Viswanat is a senior legal counsel at XFLOW Payments India Private Limited and an alumna of the VIT School of Law in Chennai.

During the event, advocate Sarah Sunny encouraged the students to view the challenges they face during their studies as opportunities for personal and professional growth. Meanwhile, Maygha Viswanat called upon the students to build meaningful relationships with their faculty members from the very beginning of their academic journey.