Paula Jones-Nicholson, flanked by Justice William Ramlal (left) and Senior Counsel Richard Fields
Paula Jones-Nicholson was recently admitted to the local bar after her petition was presented by Senior Counsel Richard Fields, before Justice William Ramlal in the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature, Demerara.
Ms. Jones-Nicholson hails from the ancient county of Berbice where she earned her primary and secondary education in New Amsterdam, and earned several passes at CXC and GCE.
She commenced her work career with Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) in the Mail Operations Department and continued in the Finance Department as an Accounts Clerk.
Jones-Nicholson earned rapid promotions which culminated with her attaining the position of Finance Manager.
During this time, she pursued studies at various academic institutions where she earned the Foundation Certificate in Accountancy from the Government Technical Institute and subsequently graduated with honours, having earned a Bachelor of Social Science Degree and a Diploma from University of Guyana.
Miss Jones-Nicholson also functioned at higher levels in the Corporation including positions as Director of Finance, Deputy Postmaster-General and Postmaster-General.
She was described as someone who over the years developed a disgust for injustice, and one who has always felt that the inalienable rights of all individuals must always be preserved. Thus this passion for justice was seen as the catalyst for her pursuing a career in law. She commenced her legal studies in 2007 and obtained a Bachelor of Laws Degree in 2010 where she graduated with honours.
Her tenure at the Post Office ended in 2010 as she pursued studies at the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad and Tobago, where she obtained the Legal Education Certificate.
She made a commitment to the Court at her admission that she would serve the people of Guyana with dignity and pride as she upholds the high standards of the profession, and promised that her practice would be characterized by honesty and integrity.