government work and private work, teaching was something I did alongside each job and it was what I enjoyed the most. It is a much more relaxed work environment compared to court.
How did you become involved in mooting?
Kerry Ann Harrison and I tried out in Cave Hill as year twos and received the highest written and oral marks! We then got to go to Jessup with Dr. Berry as our coach which was my first real taste of mooting. When we went on to law school we took part in every mooting competition and were the first year ones to win. I grew to like mooting both as a participant and from the outside.
From the last mooting competition, do you think we have the potential to moot internationally?
With a bit of coaching, we definitely do! I was quite surprised at the ability of Antonio, Lynn and Andre to field the questions from Mr. Jeremie, a past Attorney General.
Why the strong dislike for cell phones ringing in class?
Cell phones unlike talking and tardiness are not only disrespectful to me but to the entire class!
Are there any practitioners or lecturers who you’ ve looked up to for inspiration?
It would be a little bit unfair to say that one person did something to the exclusion of the others. Justice Boodoosingh, told me to be careful about hero worshipping in the profession; putting people on pedestals that they can’ t really live up to. I’ ve admired Pamela Elder and her brilliant cross examinations and Ms. Seetahal and her attention to detail. I’ ve also looked up to Justice Sealey and Dr. Berry.
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I am particularly interested in Human Rights with a specific focus on the rights of the child.
How do you spend your free time?
I like running, swimming and going to the beach but I particularly enjoy Carnival and all of its manifestations.
So if not law, then....?
If not law, it has to be something that relaxes me and improves my well being and my outlook on life.
Where do you see the St. Augustine Faculty in the future and what are your personal goals for this institution?
The faculty will grow when students go and get experience and come back and give back just like Fyard Hosein and Douglas Mendes have done. My goals for the institution are that you do just that.
Do you have any final words of advice to convey to the readers of this magazine?
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