Duncan Cotterill sees bright future in students

TWO YOUNG law students are already making their mark in the legal profession.

Christchurch’s Claire Brighton, of the University of Canterbury, has won the coveted Duncan Cotterill Prize in Equity for 2009 and was joint winner of the Duncan Cotterill Award in Law for the best all-round performance in Stage ll subjects. Brighton shared the award with fellow Christchurch student Aimee Bryant.

Ewan Chapman, a partner at Duncan Cotterill, said the firm is committed to encouraging students who are excelling in their studies. “It’s very exciting to watch the calibre of graduates coming through the university. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to recognise that talent through our annual awards programme.”

Both Brighton and Bryant have a track record of high achievement and have previously won awards in Land Law and Contract Law respectively.

Caption (left to right): Ewan Chapman of Duncan Cotterill presenting the prizes to Claire Brighton and Aimee Bryant.

NZLawyer, 1 April 2010