Monday, November 16, 2009
Etheringtons Solicitors 1.
16.11.2009.
It was SO fun today. Can't wait for tomorrow to start.
Basically, I woke up at 6:30 and caught the 7:06 train. Arrived at NS really early like 7:59. Waited outside for half an hour before gathering the courage to walk in...that was 8:25.
As soon as I walked in, I pressed the bell. Blake came and introduced himself. ^^. Next came Paul, the leader of the firm. Finally there was Michael. Since my supervisor wasn't there, I was stuck with Michael all day. ^^
At first, I thought, this has Got to be the Worst start to my day. But, it turned out to be such an AWESOME day. I was introduced to everyone in the firm. They are ALL such nice people. =). I'm so happy to be in such a warm environment. ^^
For the first hour, I photocopied application forms and financial statements, which was usual, but they were to be used at the court today, SO I was invited to got (YES) and so we spent the hour packing a ridiculous amount of folders into suitcases!.
Now I realise why lawyers all have huge suitcases to lug to court! It's all paperwork!
After we finished fitting lots of folders into one huge suitcase and a smaller one, we caught a taxi to...
FAMILY COURT! It was SO pretty. That was where I was for the next 4 hours and 15 minutes. The case was an interesting one. There was a wife who divorced her husband, but they both were CEO of their companies and had assets, but now they needed to separate assets and the case I was listening to was the Cost case, where everyone involved proposed how much they should get.
So funny, the barristers were complaining about how long the case was taking, how they had to take one day each to explain the case to a new judge each time they moved courts and how it was annoying them that it was the 70th day in hearing. ^^. One particular barrister was HILARIOUS!...Colin...he was so cool. During recess and lunch break, I had to follow the 2 barristers and my "supervisor" to the Cafe. It was...contemporary. During the hearing, I took notes! It was pretty cool.
They were so nice. After lunch break, Michael wanted to get back to the office to finish his case for tomorrow, which was defamation. ^^. That's such a fascinating case! So we took a taxi back. Talked about school...he is a good person to talk to.
Back at the office, I looked at Michael cursing at Access and Excel. ^^. Then waited for the printer to print 160 pages. After which I had to make tea for Paul. Problem was, I made tea, the Chinese way. Dip the teabag into hot water and done!
Once I got back, he looked at me and said "Where is the milk?"
...Milk in tea? You know, today, I learnt a new thing and that's English tea requires milk.
Anyways got back to the kitchen, spent 5 minutes looking for the fridge...found it in the end. Such a dodgy place. At least I made tea! YES.
Afterwards, pulled out folders needed for Blake's case. ^^ before going to the Chambers. You know how solicitors have offices? Well barristers have chambers and so I accompanied Michael to the Chambers which was opposite of Reserve Bank. o.0''
So we piled another lot of folders into another huge suitcase and a smaller one and took a taxi to the Chambers. Upon arrival, we went up the elevator and entered a room. Tom...I think.
It was amazing. I was stunned. Books everywhere on the back, papers and on the side line there was Ertheringtons' folders everywhere. We unpacked and arranged the folders in chronological order on this metal trolley. Not surprising enough, there were a huge number of folders left over. So apparently tomorrow, we have to go to Supreme Court, unpack all the folders, then go back to the Chambers and pack the other half before arriving and somehow getting it all to court...
^^. Then we took the taxi back.
Fun fun. I looked at my watch, it was 5:10. !0 minutes overtime and I was on my way across the Harbour Bridge. ^^ by the time we arrived at NS. Michael was telling me to dress is VERY formal attire.
SO....ELENA WAS THE Most awesome person and lent me her awesome awesome clothes
^^
THANK YOU ELENA!
Can't wait till tomorrow. YES! Thank God! XD
It was SO fun today. Can't wait for tomorrow to start.
Basically, I woke up at 6:30 and caught the 7:06 train. Arrived at NS really early like 7:59. Waited outside for half an hour before gathering the courage to walk in...that was 8:25.
As soon as I walked in, I pressed the bell. Blake came and introduced himself. ^^. Next came Paul, the leader of the firm. Finally there was Michael. Since my supervisor wasn't there, I was stuck with Michael all day. ^^
At first, I thought, this has Got to be the Worst start to my day. But, it turned out to be such an AWESOME day. I was introduced to everyone in the firm. They are ALL such nice people. =). I'm so happy to be in such a warm environment. ^^
For the first hour, I photocopied application forms and financial statements, which was usual, but they were to be used at the court today, SO I was invited to got (YES) and so we spent the hour packing a ridiculous amount of folders into suitcases!.
Now I realise why lawyers all have huge suitcases to lug to court! It's all paperwork!
After we finished fitting lots of folders into one huge suitcase and a smaller one, we caught a taxi to...
FAMILY COURT! It was SO pretty. That was where I was for the next 4 hours and 15 minutes. The case was an interesting one. There was a wife who divorced her husband, but they both were CEO of their companies and had assets, but now they needed to separate assets and the case I was listening to was the Cost case, where everyone involved proposed how much they should get.
So funny, the barristers were complaining about how long the case was taking, how they had to take one day each to explain the case to a new judge each time they moved courts and how it was annoying them that it was the 70th day in hearing. ^^. One particular barrister was HILARIOUS!...Colin...he was so cool. During recess and lunch break, I had to follow the 2 barristers and my "supervisor" to the Cafe. It was...contemporary. During the hearing, I took notes! It was pretty cool.
They were so nice. After lunch break, Michael wanted to get back to the office to finish his case for tomorrow, which was defamation. ^^. That's such a fascinating case! So we took a taxi back. Talked about school...he is a good person to talk to.
Back at the office, I looked at Michael cursing at Access and Excel. ^^. Then waited for the printer to print 160 pages. After which I had to make tea for Paul. Problem was, I made tea, the Chinese way. Dip the teabag into hot water and done!
Once I got back, he looked at me and said "Where is the milk?"
...Milk in tea? You know, today, I learnt a new thing and that's English tea requires milk.
Anyways got back to the kitchen, spent 5 minutes looking for the fridge...found it in the end. Such a dodgy place. At least I made tea! YES.
Afterwards, pulled out folders needed for Blake's case. ^^ before going to the Chambers. You know how solicitors have offices? Well barristers have chambers and so I accompanied Michael to the Chambers which was opposite of Reserve Bank. o.0''
So we piled another lot of folders into another huge suitcase and a smaller one and took a taxi to the Chambers. Upon arrival, we went up the elevator and entered a room. Tom...I think.
It was amazing. I was stunned. Books everywhere on the back, papers and on the side line there was Ertheringtons' folders everywhere. We unpacked and arranged the folders in chronological order on this metal trolley. Not surprising enough, there were a huge number of folders left over. So apparently tomorrow, we have to go to Supreme Court, unpack all the folders, then go back to the Chambers and pack the other half before arriving and somehow getting it all to court...
^^. Then we took the taxi back.
Fun fun. I looked at my watch, it was 5:10. !0 minutes overtime and I was on my way across the Harbour Bridge. ^^ by the time we arrived at NS. Michael was telling me to dress is VERY formal attire.
SO....ELENA WAS THE Most awesome person and lent me her awesome awesome clothes
^^
THANK YOU ELENA!
Can't wait till tomorrow. YES! Thank God! XD
daughter of the living God at 16.11.09
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