Two young advocates who successfully completed their Manx Bar exams have been commended for their distinguished papers.
Dougherty Quinn’s Adam Killip and Appleby’s Katherine Johnson received their commendations in recognition of their breadth of knowledge demonstrated after they sat the four three-hour examinations required to qualify as Manx advocates.
The Isle of Man Law Society congratulates the pair on their success, the conclusion of a long and demanding process where their knowledge is examined at every stage culminating in two years of training leading up to their professional exams to become a Manx advocate.
Manx-born Mr Killip, 24, a former Ballakermeen High School student and Durham University graduate gained vocational experience with Dougherty Quinn while still at school, continuing his association with the firm as a student during summer recesses. He said: ‘I’m delighted to have completed the exams. Dougherty Quinn has been tremendously supportive, providing me with some great training opportunities. I’m also especially grateful to everyone at the firm for mentoring and encouraging me throughout the two-year process.’
Ms Johnson, 25, was also educated at Ballakermeen High School. A history graduate from York University she completed her exams in November 2012. She said: ‘Appleby has been central to my success in the Manx Bar exams. To have that bank of expertise and knowledge on which to draw during my training was invaluable. I also found attending one of Appleby’s summer programmes for students in 2010 an excellent introduction. Studying for the Manx Bar it was helpful to be able to seek advice from newly qualified advocates who appreciate the challenges trainees face and in this I’m grateful to the support I received from the Isle of Man Young Lawyers’ Association.’
Isle of Man Law Society president Kevin O’Riordan said: ‘It is reassuring to see candidates scoring so well in the Manx Bar exams, particularly locally educated candidates, and to hear about the good training resources made available within local practices. This obviously bodes well for the future of the Manx Bar. My congratulations to all concerned.’
Photo - Dougherty Quinn’s Adam Killip and Appleby’s Katherine Johnson
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