Georgetown, Guyana—(September 7, 2025) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali confirmed the long-awaited approval for the establishment of a national law school in Guyana, following formal consent from the Council for Legal Education.

During his Inauguration Speech at State House today, the 9th Executive President of Guyana underscored that the initiative is expected to significantly expand access to legal training for Guyanese students, many of whom have faced longstanding limitations in securing placements at regional institutions.

Currently, Guyana is allocated only 25 annual placements at the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad and Tobago, despite a growing number of qualified graduates. The new institution will allow students to complete their legal education locally, with full rights to practice across CARICOM member states.

“Based on the recent approval granted by the Council for Legal Education, we will commence work immediately on the establishment of Guyana’s very own law school,” President Ali stated. “This will enable hundreds of persons to qualify as Attorneys-at-Law right here in Guyana.”

In parallel, the Government has announced plans to expand medical and engineering education across Regions Two, Three, Six, and Nine. Within six weeks, 200 seats will be made available in these disciplines, allowing students to pursue professional training without relocating to Georgetown or abroad.

“These skill types are in high demand, and we’re going to ensure that these regions will be in a position to deliver education in every field of the College of Medicine and the University of Guyana, Faculty of Engineering.”

The developments form part of a broader national strategy to decentralise higher education, strengthen professional capacity, and ensure equitable access to training across all regions. Both initiatives are expected to support Guyana’s long-term development goals and reduce barriers for students pursuing careers in law, medicine, and engineering.