Sutton Coldfield Sikh was called to the Bar in traditional robes

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Inspiring moment Sutton Coldfield Sikh was called to the Bar in traditional robes

"It’s a very rare thing to see someone wearing traditional robes instead of a suit so it's a big moment."

 

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Anisah Vasta

• 10:22, 29 DEC 2021

Watch the inspiring moment a Sikh man is called to the bar - wearing his traditional robes.

Lovejoyt Singh, 24, completed the first stages of law training and was able to wear his Sikh attire during a special ceremony at Temple Church, London.

 

The inspiring video shows Lovejoyt wearing traditional Sikh robes, known as baana, as he collects his certificate.

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He said the moment, which went viral after being filmed on November 25, was "such a privilege".

Lovejoyt, from Sutton Coldfield, said: "In this profession, you often don't see anything beyond the realms of tradition.

 

"It's very rare to see someone wearing traditional robes - normally everyone just wears black suits and ties.

 

The future barrister was called to the Bar during a special ceremony at Temple Church, London, on November 25. (Image: Simrita Kaur / SWNS)

"But after all these years of hard work, my community is very proud of what I have achieved so being called to the bar in my robes is a privilege.

"It's a victory not just for me but for all minority communities out there - I'm not saying I'm a role model, but they need to see people they can relate to.

"I believe be the change you want to see in the world - and this is definitely a step in the right direction." he added.

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Lovejoyt graduated from an undergraduate degree in politics, policy and economics in 2018 before completing a conversion course and a training course in law this year.

 

Shortly after, he was invited to his ceremony to be called to the bar as a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple.

His request to wear baana rather than a suit was granted.

 

The inspiring video shows Lovejoyt wearing traditional Sikh robes, known as Baana, as he collects his certificate - which he described "such a privilege". (Image: Simrita Kaur / SWNS)

He said: "I got a very positive reaction when I wore my robes and that was really pleasant to see."

Lovejoyt still needs to secure further training known as a pupillage to become a registered barrister.

He said: "To be called to the Bar wearing my baana is a privilege.

"It's such a change to see that worn to be called to the bar.

"I got such a positive reaction and it's a step in the right direction."