NEW lawyer Nekeisha Persaud has been admitted to the Bar after her petition, presented by Attorney K. Juman Yassin, was accepted by Justice Nareshwar Harnanan at the High Court.

In response to her acceptance, the young lady said she was “humbled and privileged” to stand as the newest member of the legal fraternity. “It has been quite a journey; but despite the academic obstacles, I have triumphed and learnt that God is always here.

“Today I give him thanks, as without Him today could not be possible. He continues to be my source of strength and inspiration. In this moment, I wish to reflect on a passage from First Corinthians 15:10:‘By the grace of God, I am what I am’.” She said.

Ms. Persaud thanked Justice Harnanan for taking the time to hear and grant her petition, and noted that she has endeavoured to live up to the standards expected of her. She credited her success to her parents’ unconditional love, financial support, and devotion during her time of need.

Ms Nekeisha Persaud graduated from law school on October 1, 2016; and on October 16, she also graduated with a Master’s in Business Administration, managing to obtain a distinction in her final MBA project.

Ms. Persaud is the daughter of Ramcoomar Persaud, also known as “Pete”, and Ushia Persaud. A highflier, she attended the School of the Nation’s Sixth Form, from where she obtained ‘A’ level passes in Psychology, Business and Law through the Cambridge University external programme. Notably, she received a prize for her performance in ‘A’ Level Law.

During her two years at School of the Nations, Ms. Persaud interned at Deborah Kumar’s Chambers, and volunteered at a local pet clinic for her ‘A’ level project.

On completion of sixth form, she entered the University of Guyana and read for a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, and on successful completion of the programme, she was offered a place at the Hugh Wooding Law School after writing the entrance exam in 2013; but she took a one-year deferral, during which she successfully read for an MBA through the Australian Institute of Business.

The new attorney will be doing a Master’s in Maritime Law through the London University’s international programme next month.