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Dec 01, 2015 News
The daughter of former Chief Magistrate, Paul Fung-a-Fat, was yesterday admitted to the local bar, after a petition before Chief Justice (Ag) Ian Chang in the Georgetown High Court.
Charlene Fung-a-Fat, who comes from a family of legal professionals, attained her certificate of legal education from the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this year. She has since been admitted to the bar on the island
In 2013 the young woman graduated from the University of Guyana (UG) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Prior to her attending UG, she achieved her secondary education at the Mae’s School, in Guyana.
Ms. Fung-a-Fat’s petition was presented by Attorney, Peter Hugh in the presence of several family members and reporters.
Hugh told the court that Fung-a-Fat would be an excellent addition to the local bar.
Chief Justice, Ian Chang, humbly accepted the petition informing the court that he sees no reasons why same should be declined.
The CJ advised the new attorney to always be courteous to her colleagues even if they are wrong. On this note, he wished her well in her future practice of law.
In Fung-a-Fat’s address to the court, she thanked the Chief Justice for his words of encouragement.
She vowed to uphold the principles of the noble profession and promised to always be honest and professional.
The newly appointed Attorney recalled that she had to overcome many obstacles throughout her journey. She stated that self doubt was one of them, while thanking her parents and sister for their never ending support and believing in her.
Fung-a-Fat extended gratitude to her friends and many lecturers for the role they played in the journey towards this achievement.
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