Tired of the financial distress commonly found amongst junior advocates, the Bar Council of India has recommended a stipend to newly enrolled lawyers at a monthly basis. Junior advocates practicing in urban areas would get a stipend of Rs 20,000, whereas those practicing in rural areas would get Rs 15,000 as the stipend. It's an important move toward the empowerment of young lawyers who shouldn't face any sort of financial crises at such an early stage of their careers.The BCI's proposal comes in acknowledgement of the hardships faced by junior advocates, especially in the early years when they usually go through financial strain due to the absence of a regular income. Many younger lawyers rely heavily on senior lawyers for funding or must find other jobs to support themselves, which eventually shifts focus away from actual legal practice. The BCI initiative provides a stipend so that the financial burden is somewhat alleviated for the young advocates to focus on the development of their skills and experience. This initiative received huge support from the legal fraternity: several senior advocates and law scholars appreciated the fact that BCI finally addressed the long-standing issue. There is general agreement that lawyers usually need years of experience before they can establish a strong foundation for themselves. The stipend would give an easy respite from the financial crisis and attract more and more young law graduates to pursue litigation instead of going after corporate jobs or alternative careers in law that promise better financial security. BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra reiterated that the purpose of the proposed reduction in the scale of fees is to prevent trainee lawyers, and young lawyers especially belonging to financially disadvantaged sections, from getting scared away from the profession because of fee-charging. Mishra was also of the opinion that whereas senior lawyers and law firms do hefty business, leaves the junior advocates coping with losses. The stipend would be a kind of buffer during the first years as young advocates could be left to perform their duties and have time to actualize their dreams. But the implementation of this proposal will require cooperation from the respective state bar councils and financial contributions from both the central and state governments. Moreover, part of the funds may be drawn from the Advocates' Welfare Fund that was created to help legal professionals in distress. The implementation date of the stipend scheme has not been mentioned, but it is a recommendation through which, it is deemed, is a crucial stride towards a better balanced India. It is the intent of the BCI that under an economical umbrella, young junior advocates would develop a better environment to mature and sustain their careers in the practice of law.