Following six years of continuous academic pursuits, 26-year-old Nikita DaSilva on Friday kick-started her dream of becoming a professional within the legal arena.
This is as the legal Bar of Guyana continues to welcome a number of young professionals, allowing DaSilva to officially start her career as a legal practitioner.
The 26-year-old, who has a strong passion for criminal law, commenced her ascend to the Bar while pursing A level courses at the School of the Nations.
Immediately after, DaSilva earned herself a spot in the LLB programme at the University of Guyana, after which she took on her Legal Education Certificate (LEC) at the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad.
Newly admitted Attorney-at-Law Nikita DaSilva, joined by Senior Council Robin Stoby and Attorney Kashir Khan as well as a colleague of the Khan’s Chambers Law Firm
In light of the tremendous effort and dedication required, the young enthusiast expressed delight in finally being admitted to the Bar.
She told Guyana Times that, “It feels great. I feel very happy and fortunate to be here to celebrate this significant day of my life. Obviously, it could not have been possible without my amazing support system; my family, my friends and my lecturers.”
Having accomplished her goal, the young lawyer outlined her intentions to contribute to the legal and justice systems of Guyana.
“My objective is to provide legal services to the Guyanese people. In the future, I plan on doing a lot of pro bono matters where Guyanese people who cannot afford legal representation will be able to seek justice,” she relayed, moments after being granted her place at the Bar.
Presenting her petition to the High Court were Senior Council Robin Stoby and Kashir Khan, who both encouraged the newly inducted lawyer to display courage in her practice.
Meanwhile, granting her admission was Justice Navindra Singh who indicated that DaSilva presents as the prefect candidate to fill the gap existing in criminal lawyers in Guyana.
Adding to that, the newest addition to the Legal Bar of Guyana advised those seeking to follow in her footsteps to embrace the value of hard work.
Attorney Nikita DaSilva who hails from a background of well-known entrepreneurs, is now the first in her family to become a professional in the legal fraternity.
