RAYON Doris, who was the first University of Guyana graduate in his family, has now become the inaugural lawyer in his family after being admitted to the local bar to practise law.
The culmination of Doris’s significant journey in the legal profession occurred when attorney Jacy Archibald presented his petition to Justice Fidela Corbin Lincoln at the Demerara High Court.
Doris, now 23, attended the Ann’s Grove Primary School, and after writing the Common Entrance Examinations in 2011, he was awarded a place at the Hope Secondary School.
He was described as being a “well-rounded student” who was involved in academic and extracurricular activities.
In 2016, Doris was awarded the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) from the Caribbean Examinations Council obtaining passes in nine subjects.
It is no surprise that he also placed in the eighth position on the CXC’s Agricultural Science Single Award Merit list of 2016.
Doris continued his educational journey by enrolling at St. Roses High School for Cape Studies, where he earned diplomas after excelling in twelve subjects.
He further distinguished himself by obtaining an Associate of Arts Degree in Humanities-Law from CXC, completing all relevant and compulsory units.
In 2018, he commenced his tertiary education at the University of Guyana, where he pursued a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB). His dedication and hard work culminated in him receiving his LLB with Distinction in December 2021
During his time at the University of Guyana, Doris actively participated in mooting competitions and played a leadership role in mini-debating competitions for various courses, such as Legal Language Argument.
Subsequently, Doris continued his legal education at the Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS) in Trinidad, earning his Legal Education Certificate (LEC) in September 2023.
In a recent interview with the Guyana Chronicle, Doris expressed his profound affection for the legal profession, emphasising that law swiftly became the “apple of his eyes.”
Offering words of encouragement to his peers, Doris said, “Do not limit yourself. If you desire something and want it so badly, you must aspire to it. There is nothing that is impossible.”
As a newly admitted attorney, he plans to practise both criminal and civil law while setting his sights on further developing his skills for the oil and gas industry and arbitration.
Additionally, he aspires to obtain accreditation in international law and has a keen interest in international humanitarian law, considering global developments.
