As a part of the Jap Caribbean Supreme Court docket’s (ECSC) regional public sensitization tour, His Lordship Chief Justice Mario Michel visited the Nevis Sixth Kind School (NSFC) on Friday, November 15.
The go to coincided with the launch of the ECSC’s progressive Felony Module of the E-Litigation Portal (ELP), which occurred in St. Kitts and Nevis on November 14.


Throughout his go to, Chief Justice Michel engaged with legislation instructors and college students, sharing precious insights into the workings of the ECSC. He offered an summary of the territories served by the courtroom and its construction, explaining the features of the assorted ranges of the judiciary.
His Lordship additionally answered questions from first- and second-year legislation college students on matters starting from the relevance of legislation in politics to college preferences for authorized research, and profession prospects in legislation.
Chief Justice Michel provided sensible recommendation to college students contemplating a profession in legislation, emphasizing the significance of early decision-making and dedication.
“It is very important make that call upfront, when you resolve that’s what you actually need to do. Throughout your early levels of growth, both when you’re about to go to sixth type and select your topics or whereas at fifth type, that is the time to truly decide whether or not or not you want to observe legislation as a profession.”
His Lordship Michel inspired college students to stay targeted and devoted, stating, “Sure you may examine legislation, wrestle your manner by way of and get very distracted, otherwise you generally is a devoted and dedicated scholar, do your work, cross your exams and are available out able to follow as a lawyer. Success as a lawyer is mainly very easy- exhausting work. For those who’re able to do the work there are limitless potentialities for attorneys, whether or not in your personal nation or within the area usually, however your success can be primarily based merely on exhausting work.”
Chief Justice Michel was accompanied by Chief Registrar Michelle John Theobalds, Court docket Administrator Gregory Girard, and Data Providers and Communications Supervisor Dwaymian Brissette. The session was additionally attended by Deputy Principal of NSFC, Mrs. Kerilyn David, together with CAPE legislation lecturers Mr. Dé-Jono Liburd and Mrs. Colette Parry.
This engagement shaped a part of the ECSC’s ongoing Public Training Lecture Sequence in St. Kitts and Nevis, aimed toward enhancing public understanding of the judiciary’s position and operations.