11 June 2025, By Alofa Grace Pouoa. Waikato University law graduate, Paulo Willie Junior Paramore, and Malia Koleti Halapio were admitted to the bar today.
Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese presided over the ceremony, which was attended by Samoa Attorney General, Su’a Hellene Wallwork-Lamb and Samoa Law Society Secretary, Violina Leilua.
Friends and family of Mr Paulo Paramore and Ms Malia Koleti Halapio, filled the Supreme Court to support the achievement of Samoa’s newest Counselors as solicitors of the Court.
Speaking to Samoa Global News after the ceremony, Mr Paulo Paramore dedicated his bar admission to his parents; Salevana Paramore and Mrs Pura Paramore.
“I am grateful for my parents,” said Paulo. “I l would not be here today if it were not for their unwavering support and guidance.”
Paulo also thanked his family and friends and says he is walking beneficiary of the FaaSamoa that “it takes a village to raise a child.”
Paulo has three siblings, two brothers, and one sister and they have all succeeded in various fields.
Paulo earned a Government of Scholarship after completing UPY and spent four years studying Law at Waikato University graduating in 2024. He has been working at the Office of the Attorney since he returned home to Samoa last year.
Asked about his experience at the AGs Office, Mr Paramore says it has been “really tough but also a really good learning experience.”
The Office of the Attorney General is also Samoa’s national prosecution office and the best learning ground for returning law graduates and aspiring lawyers.
Paulo shares that as a young boy, he never imagined he would become a lawyer.
“I wanted to play rugby and pursue other interests,” he says. “But God had a different plan for me and I am blessed and humbled by the opportunity to serve Samoa this way..”
Asked if he had advice for Law School students, Mr Paramore emphasised the importance of hard work and believing in yourself.
“If you believe you can do it, and work really hard, you can achieve anything.”
Paulo’s goal is to serve the people of Samoa, and contribute to his country’s development to the best of his abilities.
Congratulations Mr Paulo Willie Paramore and Ms Malia Koleti Halapio. Malo le finau.
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