It’s here, the 50th day of my legal internship at the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. Ten (10) weeks down! It’s the final day of my legal internship and a lasting impact indeed.
Just 9 weeks ago, I shared with you how my first week went amidst hurricane Berly. I also shared with you my first year law school exam results and how I was super enthused about the experience to sit in a Joint Select Committee meeting in the House of Parliament, with my supervising attorney.
Today is a bittersweet day. I stopped downstairs the office to say goodbye to each of the wonderful people I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with. Next, I made the rounds upstairs where I stayed for the internship, to bid farewell.
Legal Internship: A Thursday Surprise
Just yesterday, I was laughing at myself as the attorneys laughed at me playfully – see, I was summoned to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel’s Office. I wondered why. “What might the matter be?” I asked myself as I shuffled in my drawer to grab a notepad and a pen. The notepad wasn’t there, so I quickly reached for the pad of ‘post it notes’ and a pen instead. I hurried over to the office.
It was then that I was relieved. I didn’t see that coming… A wonderful, heartwarming send off with the latest addition to my flower collection – A flower pot with Pink Anthuriums – and a note to me “Wishing you success in your future endeavours.” I was filled with gratitude to know that these people who I’ve worked with and learnt from, for 10 weeks were sharing such positive feedback and wishes. I didn’t need my pen nor the ‘post it notes’ after all!
After a summer of disappointment and a willingness to keep thriving, it warms my heart to know that Anthuriums are a symbol of strength and perseverance, especially since they are adaptive and can thrive in both cold and warm weather.
Legal Internship: A Time to Clear and A Time to Dare
As a cleared my space, I reflected on all that I have learnt, experienced and done. I returned the Legal Intern Manual as well as files that I was allowed to peruse during my learning.
I cleared the plants gifted to me. They too, will have to move on to a new environment. I am excited to see them flourish in a different space, like I am excited to see myself flourish elsewhere too. All in all, it was an amazing journey and I am happy I stayed the course and completed the internship to the very end.
This summer has taught me that time really does fly, and as a result, making every moment intentional is a fresh perspective to have.
No two days were the same. Some days were more relaxed than others. Some days I was pressed for time. Some days I was navigating learning while doing. Other days I was implementing proudly what I have learnt. Some days I signed letters and dispatched matters to clients. Other days I was back and forth learning from my supervisors and having them vet my work. On many days I was receiving plants! One day I gifted a plant!
Many days I had multiple laughs! Some days I felt bored. Other days I commended myself, for going against the grain and applying to do my internship here. I don’t know it yet, but this journey is shaping me for something wonderful to come.
Today, I bought a book! Memorial Stones – Testimonies of God’s Faithfulness and Provision in Times of Need, Volume II – written by a colleague at the Office, Lona D. Issacs.
There are so many positives around us to explore and experience. I dare to follow my heart; go against the grain; choose the unpopular routes and stay the course even in the face of failure and obstacles, as I work on the woman I am becoming.
As I venture on to write the next chapter of my life, I dare YOU, to go at something that has always interested you. I dare YOU, to finish something you started. I dare YOU, to rise above your failures. I dare YOU, keep rooting for growth!
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