Rennata Nickram, a Lethem native who left home after Grade Six on a Hinterland Scholarship, was admitted to the Bar of Guyana on Friday and plans to eventually return to her hometown to establish her own law practice.

Nickram, the first lawyer in her family, was admitted before Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln in Court Room 12 of the Supreme Court of Judicature. Her petition was presented by Attorney-at-Law Sase Gunraj of Gunraj & Co.

“Coming from Lethem, it is important to me that my professional journey does not disconnect me from my roots,” Nickram said. “I hope that, as I grow within the profession, I can use my knowledge and experience to serve others and contribute to greater access to legal services within my community.”

Nickram topped Region Nine at the 2015 National Grade Six Assessment, earning a place at The Bishops' High School in Georgetown and a Hinterland Scholarship. She lived with a guardian in Lamaha Gardens and returned to Lethem during school holidays.

“It meant adjusting to a completely different environment and being away from my family and the support system I had always known,” she said.
She passed all 12 subjects she sat at the 2020 CSEC examinations, completed a year of International Relations at the University of Guyana and entered its Bachelor of Laws programme in 2021. She earned her LLB in 2024 and her Legal Education Certificate from the Eugene Dupuch Law School this year.

Nickram also received the Colin E. Callender Q.C. Memorial Prize for Best Performing Student in the Commercial and Financial Services Law Clinic. She was part of the winning team at the STEP Bahamas Moot Competition, her first mooting experience.

“Growing up in Lethem made me aware of how important access to professional services is for hinterland communities,” Nickram said.
“I was drawn to a profession that would challenge me intellectually while also giving me the opportunity to assist people, advocate for their interests and contribute positively to my community,” she said.

Her parents, Rubeina Khan-Nickram and Kenrick Nickram, congratulated her on the achievement and expressed gratitude for her journey.
“We give thanks to Almighty God for His grace, strength, and favor throughout her journey to earn her LLB, LEC and now to take the oath as an Attorney-at-Law,” they said in a statement.

The young attorney urged young people in Region Nine to work hard, remain focused and take advantage of opportunities.
“Don't let where you come from limit what you believe you can achieve,” she said.