Crowds turned out to watch as scientist Monika Adams and geology graduate Paul Wilson were Called to the Bar.The barristers were scheduled to appear in court at the same time but the sheer number of friends and family forced their ceremonies to be staggered.Shauna MacKenzie of the Bermuda Monetary Authority cited her colleague’s knowledge of both sciences and the arts.Mrs Adams graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia. She then went on to study genetics at Washington’s Georgetown University, earning a master’s degree.She worked with the US Patent Office and then came to Bermuda as an artist-in-residence at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Arts.It was only after marrying Bermudian Mark Adams, that she turned her attention to law.The switch might seem unusual to some, but Mrs Adams insists it was a natural progression for her as science doesn’t exist without creativity and must be protected by law.She thanked her family and husband for their support.“Practically all that I have accomplished in this life is thanks to the heart, soul and tenacity of my parents,” she said.“I say practically, because in recent years another has stepped in. Had he not accepted a lifetime contract without room for renegotiation and continued access to Skype while I was in London, I wouldn’t be here today.”Chief Justice Ian Kawaley described Mrs Adams as a “true renaissance woman”, saying her multifaceted background would be useful in the court of law.Kiernan Bell of Appleby meanwhile joked that while most lawyers would be useless stranded on a desert island, Mr Wilson is an exception.Mr Wilson earned his undergraduate degree in geology at Canada’s Dalhousie University. He captained a boat, cooked, and worked in the Government Hydrology Department before he turned his attention to law.The Berkeley Institute graduate has also mentored youth at his church, and plays basketball with the Devonshire Dragons.Lawyer Larry Mussenden said Mr Wilson worked with Government to help implement PACE and stop and search legislation in Bermuda.“Around 12,000 searches took place last year. Some people have been stopped as many as five times I would like to thank Paul,” Mr Mussenden joked.Mr Wilson, who works at Appleby, thanked the numerous people who supported him, including his family.“This is not only my life’s work, but it’s the consequence of many,” he said.He noted that his father had always pushed him towards becoming a barrister while his mother encouraged him to become well-rounded.“While there are only a handful of qualified lawyers in the Wilson family, it doesn’t feel that way when we get together.”Mr Justice Kawaley said that he knew Mr Wilson’s father.“I see a lot of him in you and I know that you would have made him proud.”