Stand-out candidate gets Gila’s bursary for law studies

Tuesday 8th February 2011, 2:30PM GMT.

Emma Roberts of the Gila with, from the left, Matt Longson, Professor Richard Conder and GTA chief executive Fiona Naftel. 1083903

A SIGNIFICANT bursary has been awarded to a local student who hopes to qualify as a solicitor.

Combining his studies at the GTA University Centre with his work at Ogier Fiduciary Services, Matt Longson, 21, was awarded the £2,000 bursary by the Guernsey International Legal Association to support him through the graduate diploma in law, which began in September.

Gila president Emma Roberts said Mr Longson’s application really stood out.

‘We received a number of good quality applications for the bursary and after careful consideration, we chose Matt. Having undertaken a number of placements in law firms, his commitment to the profession was clear.’