Young attorneys were given a crash course on civil advisory and legislative drafting in the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

The office offered a Continued Legal Education session to give young lawyers a richer understanding of its roles and daily operations.

A spokeswoman for the Department of Justice said: “The Attorney-General's Chambers is dedicated to fostering the growth of young attorneys through educational programmes and hands-on experience, ensuring a well-rounded foundation in civil and legislative law.

“This session marks another step in that commitment, equipping the next generation of legal professionals with essential knowledge and practical insights.”

The event was led by Solicitor-General Shakira Dill-Francois and Chief Parliamentary Counsel Nalini Salick, with help from their teams.

Ms Dill-Francois gave an overview of mutual legal assistance with a focus on the importance and responsibilities of the legal section.

Ms Salick and Lovette Tannock gave an overview of the Legislative Drafting Department, where they emphasised the importance of clear and effective legislation.

Janae Nesbitt shared her knowledge of debt collection, while Eugene Johnston broke down the differences and contributions of the public and private sectors.

The session offered information about the Ministry of Justice’s pupillage programme.

Ashley Fubler shared opportunities for young attorneys in the civil advisory section, the Department of Public Prosecutions, Legal Aid and the Legislative Drafting departments.