Guyanese law students awarded Miles Greeves Fitzpatrick prizes for Legal Aid

(Kaieteur News) – Two Guyanese law students have been awarded prizes in the Miles Greeves Fitzpatrick Prizes for Legal Aid.

The prize – in the form of books to the value of USD500.00 – was established in 2019 in memory of the late Miles Greeves Fitzpatrick, a founder member and former director of the clinic and lifelong advocate for equal access to justice. It is awarded for the best performance in legal aid by a Guyanese student at the Hugh Wooding Law School.

The presentation of the Guyana Legal Aid Clinic’s Miles Greeves Fitzpatrick Prizes for Legal Aid took place at the clinic’s Georgetown office. On 28th October, 2026. The recipients, Rodley Mathoo and Reanna McCurchin are the 7th and 8th winners of the commemorative prize.