First Week as a Legal Intern: Gift Orchid + Hurricane Beryl
It’s an exciting time in the life of a Law Student – starting the much anticipated 10 weeks legal internship. While some may see it as a road block to the coveted Summer Holidays, others yearn for the fulsome exposure of the practicality of the law – especially if that internship is overseas (in the […]
1st Year of Norman Manley Law School Completed: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner
With the anxiety of exams now behind, I’ve decided to reduce to writing, 7 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner about being a 1st year student at Norman Manley Law School. Without further ado, here’s my submission: #1: Life Outside of Law School is Priceless If you are a prospective law student at this level […]
Behind the Bench: Eye-Opening Courtroom Adventure of a Law Student in Jamaica
One down, seven more to go! What am I talking about? Court Attendance of course. Students at the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica have their hands full. Besides working full- time/part-time as some do, they have to keep up with classes, readings, legal aid clinics, extra-curricular activities, simulations, in service training and certainly court […]
Law School + Being a High School Teacher in Jamaica
It’s a challenge. Let’s just start there. A worthwhile challenge though. I read somewhere once, that anything worth having, is worth going uphill for. In essence, the climb up a hill is hard, much like the two roles combined (Law student at Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica and a High school Teacher), however, the […]
5 Ways I’m Preparing For Law School in Jamaica
It’s finally happening! In just a few short weeks, I’ll be a baby lawyer in training. Law School is a big deal, especially when it has been a moving target. As I shared in this article, I had to take two years leave from pursuing my Law degree and that has clearly pushed back on […]
