Why Am I Young As A Lawyer When I Am Old Enough To Lead? By: Hameed Ajibola Jimoh Esq.

Some young lawyers might consider that because they are young
then there is only very few things that they could do even as
professionals and legal practitioners. This short paper is aimed at
encouraging such young lawyers to unleash their talents by doing
great things for their country and humanity.

In my humble view, being young does not mean being weak or
disable to do great things. More so, doing great things is innate
in many men as gifted by God.  If they actually think deeply,
they would definitely find one great thing in themselves.
Discovering what they can do better even without direction, is a
potential that they need to bring out in themselves.

It is true from Nigerian educational levels that every lawyer is
above the age of eighteen years. Therefore, we must all learn from
history to understand the positive impacts that some young youths
have made which earned them a higher position in life as they move
on with their talents. So, in my humble views, I am of the firm
opinion that there are many great things that young lawyers can do
for themselves, family, Nigeria and humanity. Though, some of these
great things require adequate further trainings, nevertheless, I
still hold the views that there are so many great things that only
require their talents.

I therefore advise young lawyers to remain focused and find some
times to ponder on what talent that they have and to develop in
such talent. If trainings are required to fully utilize such
talent, they should engage in such trainings at the early time of
their career. More so, time wasted cannot be recovered again.

So, creating time to attend seminars and conferences where they
can develop their potentials and or develop their ideas is
encouraged.

Furthermore, several Nigerians among whom have lead this country
in her leadership were able to achieve those great impact even at
their young age in life.

On a final note, I believe that this short paper would be
considered by young lawyers and that they would find a time to
discover their great innate talents before it is too late.

e-mail: hameed_ajibola@yahoo.com^[1]