The President said advocates should put their experience to good use for the benefit of the common man.
He pointed out that Mahatma Gandhi and many others, who took part in the freedom struggle, were members of AAWI.
He referred to a quote of Gandhi who had said that there is a higher court than anyone and that was one's own conscience.
Mukherjee also said it was important for the judiciary to remain transparent.
“Not only the delivery system should be made simple and acceptable but it is also necessary to render quality and speedy justice,” he said.