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The knowledge of some of Guernsey’s unique laws led 14 year old student Jack Tostevin-Hall to win top prize in the Guernsey Bar’s quiz competition at the recent careers show.
The Bâtonnier, head of the Guernsey Bar Council, Mark Dunster presented the Grammar School student with an iPad, courtesy of The Guernsey Bar, after he had successfully completed all ten questions at the recent Guernsey Careers Show.
The year nine student was one of 100 who entered the Guernsey Bar prize draw which included true or false questions such as: ‘the Channel Islands are the only place where “The Clamour de Haro”, a Norman custom of crying for justice, still survives’, True or False and ‘"Terre a L'Amende" is the French term used for "Public Land" in Guernsey,’ - True of False.
Despite his knowledge of the local legal system Jack is very interested in a career in music. Playing the oboe, saxophone and piano, his ultimate ambition is to become a music teacher.
He said: “The Careers show is a great way to introduce young people to a whole range of interesting jobs that are on offer in Guernsey which can act as real inspiration for making important decisions about your future.”
The Guernsey Bar was one more than 70 employers and learning providers present at the show. Representatives from local law firms manned the stand providing guidance to those interested in pursuing a career in law as well as highlighting other career options available within the legal industry such as human resources, paralegal, conveyancing clerks and administrative positions.
Mark Dunster, Bâtonnier, said: “It’s a great opportunity for us to showcase the legal profession and to engage with the students.
“As the body that represents the legal profession on the island it gives us a chance to demonstrate all the roles within this sector and the opportunities for young people as well as show the level of professional development we can provide.
“I would like to wish Jack all the best in his future career.”
