The number of lawyers in Samoa increased by six yesterday after the local bar welcomed its newest members.
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The new lawyers admitted by Chief Justice, His Honour Patu Tiava’asu’e Falefatu Sapolu, were:
•Fuifui Ioane of Vaimoso and Vailoa Faleata.
•Chrisanthy Anne Amosa of Faatoialemanu and Vaiala.
•Liza Talei Hakai of Vailoa Aleipata and Salelologa.
•Ryan Solomona Masinalupe of Safato’a Lefaga and Alafua.
•Alesana Tumua of Nofoali’i and Salelavalu.
•Alexander Toetu Stanley of Tuana’i, Tanugamanono and Luatuanu’u.
The ceremony held at the Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration building was witnessed by proud relatives, friends and colleagues of the lawyers.
In addressing the lawyers, Chief Justice Patu said being admitted to the bar means the start of a new journey.
“It is the end of four years or so of dedicated study at the Vanuatu Law School and one at the Auckland College of Law,” said the Chief Justice.
“From now onwards, it is as a lawyer that you will present yourselves to the public.
“I have to say that after one year or so (in practice) your degree no longer matters.”
His Honour Patu encouraged the lawyers to work hard. “To become a truly accomplished lawyer requires commitment, perseverance and good character,” he said.
“You will find that to be truly effective in the practice of the law requires continuous study of the law.”
In that vein, he reminded that “learning is a never-ending process.”
“It is like a marathon without a finishing line,” he said.
“We do not expect you to become top quality lawyers overnight after your admission to the bar.”
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