Advocate Day 3rd December
Advocate Day is celebrated in the country of India every 3rd of December each year. This day commemorates the birthday of Dr. Rejendra Prasad, India’s first President. He was also a lawyer which is the reason why this day also gives commemoration and honor to all lawyers and advocates.
History of Advocate Day India
Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884. He studied at the Presidency College in Calcutta and the University of Calcutta. He was initially a science degree student. But in 1907, he was able to finish his Master of Arts in Economics after which he began teaching.
In 1909, Rajendra Prasad decided to pursue studies in law. In 1915, he successfully passed his Masters in Law with a gold medal. The year after that, he joined the High Court of Bihar and Odisha. He also practiced law in the city of Bhagalpur. Prasad enjoyed a lucrative career as a lawyer. However, in 1920, he decided to retire from his current work so as to aid the independence movement. But this did not stop him from pursuing further studies. In 1937, he completed his Doctorate in Law which he received from Allahabad University.
In 1950, Dr. Prasad was elected as the first President of India. He had the power position in the government alongside Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.To honor Dr. Prasad, Advocate Day was started as a celebration.
Why Celebrate Advocate Day
The following are the main reasons why you should take part in the celebration of the Advocate Day:
To Honor Dr. Prasad
One good reason why you should celebrate this day is to honor Dr. Prasad. Being the first President of India, he has made various contributions that helped towards the development and advancement of the country. He is also a person to look up to and be an inspiration.
To Know More About the Law Profession
Another good reason to celebrate this day is that you can take it as your opportunities to learn more about the community of law. This is a truly lucrative field that has led to many people wanting to become lawyers of various kinds. This is the best day to explore all of the different types and during this day you have the freedom to explore about it.
To Thank Good Lawyers
The most important reason for celebrating Advocate's Day is that the advocate supports you when the whole world has considered you a criminal, then there is only one advocate who fights alone with the whole society. Until that person gets justice and gives him his rightful place in the society. And there is a good reason to celebrate this day so that you can thank good lawyers. There are many good lawyers who make justice prevail. Hence they deserve to be honored during this special day of celebration. And that's why you should celebrate it.
