Probyn is recalled by boyhood friends and past teachers as being an industrious student throughout his childhood. He went on to achieve significant academic successes as set out below: Nov 1951 BA in Latin, History & Economics, University of London (ext) June 1955 MA, North Western University, Chicago Nov 1960 Elected as Student Member of American Society of International Law June 1965 Admitted to Lincoln’s Inn July 1971 Called to the Bar, Lincoln’s Inn August 1971 Admitted to practise as a Barrister at Law in Jamaica Post Retirement: Nov 1992 Certificate in Basic Income Tax Preparation Nov 1993 Diploma, NY Paralegal School Sept 1994 Certificate of Graduation, National Tax Training School, NY