Proud Lady Celebrates Becoming A Barrister In The UK

A young lady named April Lamai has announced that she just became a Barrister in the UK.

April took time to outline all the challenges she encountered before finally suceeding in her career.

Read her post below as shared on LinkedIn:

“Don’t bother trying to become a barrister in the UK. The stats are against you, it’s harder for black people, and transferring from Irish Law will prolong your journey”, I was told.

If I had listened to the above advice, I wouldn’t be here to testify that today I became a barrister.

  1. I moved to the UK (on my own) to pursue the Bar. A pathway not many willingly take.
  2. I didn’t have any legal connections, I didn’t know anyone.
  3. I didn’t come from a wealthy background.
  4. I didn’t have a British accent, and was told that my Southern Irish accent did me no favours. Thankfully I ignored this comment.
  5. I didn’t allow a failed exam define me. I kept going, and I passed.
  6. I kept going even when no one in the room looked like me.
  7. I even kept going, despite having Covid during one of my Bar exams. (disclaimer: it was a remote exam and nobody was hurt except the tissues!).

I am a living testimony that what seems impossible, is possible with faith, hardwork & consistency – so please keep going.

Thank you to my incredible family, friends & mentors. Today wouldn’t have been possible without you and I am forever grateful.

Most importantly, thank you God. You are the potter and I’m simply just the clay.

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Source: April Lamai | LinkedIn

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