In a compelling address at UiTM Shah Alam, Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh delivered a message that challenged law students to rethink how they approach their education.
He described the courtroom as a living classroom — one where every objection, submission and ruling contains lessons impossible to capture in lecture halls.
He shared observations of young lawyers who rush out of courtrooms after handling their cases instead of staying to watch senior advocates argue.
This habit, he suggested, deprives them of one of the richest learning experiences available in the profession.
He encouraged students to take advantage of internships in law firms, government agencies and courts, noting that these experiences cultivate the resilience and insight needed to thrive in legal practice.
His message was clear: legal knowledge may begin in textbooks, but legal wisdom is earned in the courtroom.