Two young advocates who successfully completed their Manx Bar exams have been commended for their distinguished papers.
Dougherty Quinn’s Adam Killip and Appleby’s Katherine Johnson received their commendations in recognition of their breadth of knowledge demonstrated after they sat the four three-hour examinations required to qualify as Manx advocates.
Manx-born Mr Killip, aged 24, a former Ballakermeen High School pupil and Durham University graduate, gained vocational experience with Dougherty Quinn while still at school, continuing his association with the firm as a student during summer recesses.
He said: ‘Dougherty Quinn has been tremendously supportive, providing me with some great training opportunities.’
Ms Johnson, aged 25, was also educated at Ballakermeen High School. A history graduate from York University she completed her exams in November 2012. She said: ‘Appleby has been central to my success in the Manx Bar exams. To have that bank of expertise and knowledge on which to draw during my training was invaluable.
Isle of Man Law Society president Kevin O’Riordan said: ‘It is reassuring to see candidates scoring so well in the Manx Bar exams, particularly locally-educated candidates.’