Georgetown: The Office of the Chancellor of the Judiciary on Saturday by way of advertisement in the media, has invited practising attorneys desirous of being elevated, to apply.
After almost 18 years without the appointment of Senior Counsels the invitation will be viewed with great interest as the status is usually conferred. The selection process has for decades been the source of contention and speculation.
The last appointment of Senior Counsel would have been in 1996 when former Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran, Richard Fields, former Attorney General Charles Ramson, acting Chief Justice Ian Chang, Moen McDoom and the late Samuel Brotherson were confirmed.
According to the notice, attorneys who wish to apply must have at least 15 years of active practise at the Bar; expert up-to-date legal knowledge with a record of accurate and relevant application of such knowledge; a record of written and oral advocacy; a reputation for appropriate deportment, decorum and interpersonal relationships with professional colleagues befitting that of a member of the inner Bar; and a reputation for honesty and integrity, particularly with respect to professional dealings with the court, with clients and all other parties.
The notice indicated that attorneys, who previously made applications need not reapply since they will be considered during the impending considerations.
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