— President Ali announces

During his inaugural address, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that the Council for Legal Education (CLE) has granted Guyana approval to establish its own law school, a breakthrough that will allow hundreds of aspiring lawyers to qualify as Attorneys-at-Law without leaving the country.

For decades, Guyanese law graduates were required to pursue professional legal training abroad, often at great financial and logistical cost.

“The approval granted by the Council for legal education will commence work immediately on the establishment of Guyana’s very own law school, thereby enabling hundreds of persons to qualify as Attorney at Law right here in Guyana, with full rights to practice in the Caribbean,” he said.

In his address, the President explained that such an achievement for our education sector, but a transformational step in building human capital, reducing the burden on families, and creating new opportunities for young people.

The law school is expected to strengthen Guyana’s legal infrastructure, broaden professional opportunities and provide affordable access to high-quality training for future lawyers.

The President stressed that the move forms part of his government’s wider vision to expand education, create new professional pathways and empower Guyana’s youth.