On Wednesday, May 28, 2008, I was sworn into the California Bar.
Even though my law school puts together a large group swearing-in ceremony for all of its graduates that pass the bar exam, I decided that I couldn’t wait for the group ceremony (which takes place next week). My dad was kind enough (and also a bit eager, I may add) to call Judge Smyth and ask if he would adminster the oath. Judge Smyth agreed, and so Wednesday afternoon my family and I congregated outside his courtroom.
The last time I was at the downtown courthouse, I was participating in a law school moot court competition. Voices echo in its hallways, bouncing off the city’s mass-produced floors.
As we sat there, I started to feel a little nervous. At this point in the process my nerves rattled out of habit, not need as there was nothing to be nervous about. The test was done. All I needed to do was repeat a few sentences. I was one stride away from crossing the finish line.
Judge Smyth quickly appeared and invited us into his chambers. He was kind and we made a few jokes about my nose, surfing, and how it appeared my streak of bad luck was turning. Then, we proceeded with the oath.
Afterwards, there were many photos. I believe our photo taking time took about five times as long as the oath.
Note the somewhat giddy grin:
And my very proud family:
Judge Smyth was very kind to take time on Wednesday to administer my oath. Afterwards he thanked me, telling me it was an honor for him. He wished me the best. It was right then that it all sunk it. I crossed the finish line.
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I’m so proud of you and so happy for you– it’s weird isn’t it? All that work, and that’s it. You have the word “esquire” after your name. But soon the enormity of the responsibility will sink in. . . In the meantime, CELEBRATE!
Karen
June 2nd, 2008
Yay!!!
BTW, is that your sister? You could be twins!
gina
June 2nd, 2008
Yea Delinda! Top notch!
*ehlan*
June 3rd, 2008
Attagirl !!!
Dad.
June 4th, 2008
It’s good to see you smiling like that again! Congratulations!
Jeanne
June 4th, 2008
Well done Delinda! Three cheers- hip hip hooray! The pic with your fam is super cute. You are my inspiration
Laura
June 12th, 2008
Delinda!
Long time no chat! Congratulations on passing the bar exam! And I’m so sorry to hear about your nose. I broke mine when I was in 8th grade and it really sucked.
Danimal
August 4th, 2008