Lisa Latchman has realised her lifelong dream of becoming an attorney after two years of hard work, sacrifice and determination.

She was admitted to the Bar on Thursday by Justice Hessaun Yasin, following a petition by Attorney-at-Law Bernard Da Silva.

Her journey included the years away from her family while studying law in Trinidad.

"Obviously, it's not an easy road … preparing to be an attorney. It's not easy, as everybody would tell you. It's a lot of work, a lot of reading, a lot of sacrifices," she said.

Being away from her family was her biggest challenge, but support from relatives in Trinidad, some of whom she had never met, helped ease the experience.

"They welcomed me with open arms," Latchman said, adding that her aunts helped with everyday needs, including taking her grocery shopping.

Now an attorney-at-law, she hopes to build a successful career in criminal law and leave a lasting legacy.

"I want to be known as a successful criminal attorney. I want my name to be something that when people hear it, they know that as a criminal lawyer, they know that it's a successful criminal lawyer," she said.

Latchman urged aspiring attorneys to remain humble, noting that the profession demands significant financial, mental and emotional sacrifices. She cautioned that some attorneys lose their humility after earning the title and called on newcomers to stay grounded.