Litigate Laugh Liberate: Discover how your legal career can coexist with your creative spirit by exploring the journeys of alumni of USLLS who refuse to let the profession become a cage.

As a student at the University School of Law and Legal Studies (USLLS), GGSIPU, I often see my peers tucked away in the library, buried under stacks of SCC reports and drafting memos. There is a common fear within our hallways, and perhaps in law schools across the country, that the heavy workload and the rigid nature of the legal profession will eventually crush our creative spirit. However, the journeys of our very own alumni like Aman Kumar and Manu Abhishek Bhardwaj prove that law and creativity do not have to be enemies. Instead, these two have used their legal backgrounds to fuel a unique type of content and performance that speaks to the “real” experience of being a lawyer in India today. 

Aman Kumar, widely known by his digital avatar @wahifunnywala, has become a powerful voice for young lawyers. In his recent short film, Are Indian Lawyers Exploited?, he plays a character named Aman who struggles with the harsh realities of f irst-generation litigation. The film isn't just entertainment; it’s a deep dive into the 16-hour workdays, the “peanut” salaries, and the emotional toll of trying to make it in an “old boys' club” without family connections. Aman’s brilliance lies in his ability to take the dry, often depressing facts of the legal system and turn them into viral, thought-provoking content. He has mastered the art of being a creator without losing his identity as a legal professional, showing that you can use your voice to advocate for change in the profession through the lens of a camera just as effectively as through a memo. 

Similarly, Manu Abhishek Bhardwaj, known to his followers as @naasmjhdoggy, has carved out a niche that many would find impossible: the lawyer-comedian. After graduating from USLLS and pursuing a Masters in the US, Manu returned to independent practice, but he didn't leave his sense of humour behind. He is famous for performing stand-up comedy in front of actual Supreme Court judges, making the highest authorities in the land laugh at the very system they preside over. On his LinkedIn and Instagram, you see a man who is a practising advocate by day and a stage performer by night. His story is inspirational because he breaks the “serious lawyer” stereotype, proving that hosting events and making people laugh is a form of advocacy in itself, which humanises a profession that often feels robotic. 

Ultimately, for those of us still navigating the rigours of USLLS and for readers in law schools across India, these stories serve as a vital reminder that the profession is noble, but it should not be a cage. Law school is a marathon, and if you don't find the time to breathe, laugh, and lean into your hobbies, you risk burning out before you even reach the finish line. You can be a brilliant lawyer and a funny human being at the same time; the law might be your career, but your spark is what makes you good at it.  

~by Mokshi Lohchab, law student at USLLS, GGSIPU. Views expressed are personal.