Chrysda Smith and Kaleb Phillips have joined the 12-month pupillage programme in the Bermuda office of Walkers.

They will spend six months with the firm’s corporate, finance, funds and insurance team, and six months with its insolvency and dispute resolution team.

Ms Smith was awarded a postgraduate diploma in law with distinction from the University of Law, United Kingdom, earlier this year.

She also completed the Bar Practice Course and obtained a master of laws at the Manchester campus, both with distinction.

Before her legal studies, Ms Smith obtained a bachelor of arts degree in criminology from York University, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of the dean’s circle of student scholars.

Mr Phillips graduated from the University of York in 2022 with a bachelor of laws, achieving upper second-class honours.

He then completed the legal practice course and obtained a master of science in law, business and management from the University of Law, United Kingdom.

Mr Phillips also holds a bachelor of music with honours and is an active member of the London Lawyers’ Symphony Orchestra.

“We are proud to support Chrysda and Kaleb as they embark on their legal careers and guide them through their pupillage,” said Rachel Nightingale, partner and co-chairwoman of the training committee.

“They have demonstrated exceptional promise as aspiring lawyers and we look forward to witnessing their growth and success within the programme.”

After successfully completing the 12-month programme, students are called to the Bermuda Bar.