TWENTY-five-year-old Kezia Campbell sent praises up to God as she stood before Justice Brassington Reynolds who, on Monday afternoon, granted the application for her to be admitted to the bar of Guyana.

This young multi-faceted woman credited all her achievements to the Almighty, her supportive family, friends and husband.

The now attorney at law is a product of Stella Maris Primary, Queens College and the University of Guyana.

During her 25 years of existence, Kezia accomplished a myriad of achievements, having been involved in both academic and extra-curricular activities.

Petitioning on her behalf, Ret’d Justice Stanley Moore S.C, stated that during her school years, Campbell was deeply involved in debating competitions, impromptu speech and sports, specifically track events.

This activeness in school, however, served as no hindrance to her academic performance, as she would have graduated with 14 subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate; 10 of which were grade ones, three twos and one three. Moore said Kezia went on to sit nine units at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam, highlighting also that she was the Head Prefect at the said school.

Volunteerism and Development also played a pivotal role in her life, as she would have worked closely with the Guyana Responsible Parent Association and United Nations Operation Fund. Kezia was also selected as one of Guyana’s two national youth delegates in the Commonwealth Youth Council, and served as an English tutor in Cusco, Peru, for a short period. Those are but a few of the reputable achievements and involvement by this young woman.

“Upon completing her Secondary education, she cultivated an interest in law and development. In 2012, she enrolled in the International Relations programme at UG. After securing a 3.7 GPA in her first year, she answered the call which best suited her varied and unique talents and made the switch to law,” Moore said.

He added that the scholar maintained a solid GPA, while still finding the time to participate in extra-curricular activities at UG and graduated with distinction.
Kezia was amongst the top 25 who gained automatic entry to the Hugh Wooding Law School, where she completed her two years and graduated with honours.
“Having listened to the very persuasive observations so eloquently made by Mr. Moore on behalf of the applicant, and having satisfied myself initially from the facts posted in the affidavit in support of the application, I satisfied myself that the applicant is quite eminently qualified and to say first, I am pleased to accept, without any reservations whatsoever, the respectful petition for admission to practise as an attorney at law in the courts of Guyana,” Justice Reynolds said before formally and official admitting Kezia Campbell to the bar.

Justice Reynolds advised the young woman not to treat today’s achievement as the end of the road, but to treat it rather as the beginning of a new journey to the real summit. He said, also, that great is expected of her.

He added that from her petition, he deemed that at a very tender age she was destined for great things, and her admission is without doubt a significant point in the evolution of what can be a very wonderful career.