“I studied in a government school, and maybe that’s the reason I couldn’t improve in these subjects,” recalls Lok.
On the basis of his letter, Lok’s relatives admitted him to a law faculty for Intermediate level. Now the same boy, who studied law without knowing its pros and cons, is leaving his marks as a potential lawyer in Nepalgunj. He’s earning kudos everyday.
All of 35, Lok started his law practice from his college days, and he has already proven his capabilities as a lawyer from Achham to Nepalgunj in his twelve years of practice.
Lok, by the age of 30, had already completed the responsibilities as joint secretary and chairperson of Nepalgunj’s Appellate Court, outsmarting even most of his senior colleagues. Before handling the position of chairperson, Lok also worked as joint secretary for the Appellate Bar of Nepalgunj.
“I learnt a great deal in my tenure as joint secretary and chairperson,” Lok adds. “Due to those responsibilities, I’m being able to enjoy my work 100%. My networking also got stronger during this time,” he shares.
For this young man having to officiate as joint secretary and chairperson was more out of circumstances than choice. “I never felt I would’ve been given such major responsibilities because there were many seniors to fill these positions,” adds Lok.
After spending two years each as joint secretary and chairperson, he had to retire two months ago.
But, even after his retirement, Lok has not been able to give enough time to his family due to his growing clientele. “I want to study further and read and write more. But I haven’t been able to manage my time,” adds Lok.
Lok, who says his responsibility has increased by ten cases on average in the past month, published his first book, “Some Basis and Experiences for Successful Law Practice.” Because of good response that he received for the book, he plans to write some more books in the future. Added to new prosecution cases, he has also been working simultaneously on his old cases. “There hasn’t been a single day without a court case for me,” says he.
In his twelve years of law practice, this young and smiling man has faced lots of ups and downs. An example of how a person can progress even outside Kathmandu, Lok believes that if a person is dedicated, sincere and continues doing his duties, problems will never hamper the works. Once getting Rs. 50-100 as daily pocket money during his initial days as a lawyer, Lok Bahadur Shah is now financially successful to support his entire family.
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