Aspiring and budding legal professionals were hosted by the Government at a special reception last week.

The Ministry of Justice’s Justice Lounge, held at the Deja View restaurant at Barr’s Bay Park, was intended to bring together law students, pupils and early-career counsel for conversation and networking.

They were joined by officials from across the ministry, including representatives from the advisory and legislative drafting sections of Attorney-General’s Chambers, the Legal Aid Office, the Office of Law Reform, the Department of Public Prosecutions and the Financial Intelligence Agency.

Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, said that she left the event encouraged by the energy of the room and the thoughtful questions asked and comments made throughout the evening.

She said: “These young people are the future of Bermuda’s legal profession and it is important that they have opportunities to meet those working in the field, ask questions and gain a better understanding of the many different career paths available to them.”

Ms Wilkerson said it was important to create spaces where young legal professionals can build relationships with more experienced members of the profession.

She added: “We want our young legal professionals to know that there is a place for them in this work and that their ideas, talent and commitment are valued.”