Imtiaz Baig, a former Supreme Court clerk, was on Friday admitted to the bar by Justice Rishi Persaud.

Baig’s petition for admission was presented by Attorney-at-Law Kashir Khan, who said the new lawyer had been successful in his studies and was assured of success.
The admission ceremony of the lawyer attracted a crowded courtroom of family and friends.
Baig began his stellar rise in the world of academia at Central High School in 2003, when he was successful at the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) examinations.
The young lawyer had previously worked as a Supreme Court clerk and even served Justice Persaud. Attorney Khan, during his petition, deemed Baig as “a fine example of someone who holds both knowledge and experience that is required for the job.”
Justice Persaud said he was pleased to accept the application without any reservation for Baig to practise law in the courts of Guyana.
“Your focus must be on representing your client and to ensure that justice is served,” the Judge urged the new lawyer
“When my father admitted me to the bar, he told me the path that you take in life will follow you by the footprints you leave in the sand,” the judge stated.
Baig thanked the Judge for his words of guidance, and Mr. Kashir Khan for presenting his petition.
“Today, for me, represents a journey that started seven years ago and I’m here today.
“Praise and thanks to Allah, who has given me the strength and perseverance to witness today,” the lawyer said, before thanking his wife and children, whom he deemed his rock.
“My love for law began in these same walls,” the lawyer said, as he looked around the courtroom at the High court. “ I was once a clerk and my love for law started here’’
He said he would not have been where he is today without the assistance, guidance and sacrifice of many individuals along this journey.
“I always told myself if others can do it, I can do it too” he added.