Conyers has announced the recipients of its Legal Education Awards for 2022, providing $70,000 in funding to five local law students.

Sierra Brangman was presented with the Conyers Legal Scholarship to further her legal studies at the University of Dundee, where she is entering her third year. The award is valued at $30,000 per year for a maximum of three years.

Angelica Wales and Nazari Woods have each received a Legal Award of $20,000 and $15,000, respectively. Ms Wales will be graduating from the University of Law and will be entering the postgraduate legal practice course in September.

Mr Woods will be graduating from the University of Kent and entering the postgraduate legal practice course in September.

Chrysda Smith and Taylor Crichlow have each received a bursary of $8,000 and $5,000, respectively, to begin their studies of law.

Ms Smith will be attending the University of Law, Manchester, after her graduation from York University with a bachelor of arts in criminology. Ms Crichlow will be going to the University of Essex after her graduation from Warwick Academy.

“A warm congratulations to our 2022 Legal Awards recipients,” said Sophia Greaves, director, who chaired the selection committee. “We are delighted to support these young Bermudians with their legal studies and look forward to celebrating their future achievements.”

The firm’s statement added: “Conyers is passionate about supporting the future generation of lawyers in Bermuda. We are proud of our longstanding commitment to growing legal talent in the community and contributing to the personal and professional development of law students.

“Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the Legal Education Awards have donated over $2 million to students in Bermuda who are planning to embark on a career in law.

“In addition to the Legal Education Awards, the firm offers an unmatched suite of comprehensive student programmes in Bermuda designed to foster professional development.

“Hands-on learning opportunities include the Summer Law and Pupillage programmes, in which participants are mentored by Conyers’ lawyers, work on real client projects and participate in daily life at the firm.

“Their gap-year internship programme allows recent graduates from Bermuda senior schools, or those already enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s programme, to gain real-world experience working in different areas of the firm. Other initiatives include their ongoing networking and open-house events where students can explore what it means to pursue a path in law.”

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