Lily Martin has been awarded the inaugural Jonathan Betts Legal Scholarship in the amount of $30,000 by the Bermuda office of law firm Walkers.

The scholarship is named in honour and memory of Mr Betts, the former head of the corporate department in Bermuda, who died last year, aged 52.

Ms Martin, who is spending a second summer at Walkers as a legal intern, is studying at BPP University in London where she is completing her barrister training course.

“We are delighted to be able to honour Jonathan and his everlasting legacy here at Walkers through this scholarship,” said Kevin Taylor, managing partner of the Bermuda office.

“Jonnie was a highly respected member of the legal community and a mentor to many. We hope to convey his passion for the development and enhancement of young legal professionals for years to come.”

Oslo Adamson and Kennedy Wilks are the recipients of the firm’s 2024 legal bursary awards, receiving $10,000 each to support them in their legal studies.

Mr Adamson will soon be entering the second year of his Bachelor of Laws at Durham University and has returned to Walkers as a legal intern for a second summer.

Mr Wilks will be entering his second year of the Bachelor of Laws (Global Law) degree at Queen Mary University of London this autumn. He completed a summer internship with Walkers last month.

McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, recipient of the four-year Walkers Legal Scholarship in the amount of $25,000 a year, is entering the fourth and final year of her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Bristol.

She has spent the last year studying at the University of Hong Kong. While there, the firm said, she placed first in the Hong Kong University Campus Toastmasters Club Competition and second in the Toastmasters Internal Area Contest.

This is Ms Tuckett’s fourth summer with Walkers as a legal intern.

“We admire these students for their outstanding academic achievements and commitment to a career in law,” said Rachel Nightingale, partner and co-chairwoman of the firm’s training committee.

“We are proud to have McKenzie-Kohl, Lily, Oslo and Kennedy represent the firm as they embody the core values and principles that align with the Walkers’ culture.”

Nathalie West, partner and training committee co-chairwoman, said: “It is beyond rewarding to continue to watch these accomplished Bermudians excel in their legal education.

“We aim to support our scholarship and bursary recipients not just financially but also through the hands-on training offered during the legal internship programme and through the personal follow-ups and mentorship provided throughout the academic year. Congratulations to all of the recipients.”