What's your favorite quote?
I really don’t have a favorite quote per se, however, I do have a favorite motto: “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” This is the motto of Amnesty International, a global non-profit organization focused on human rights, demanding that there be justice for victims of oppression and injustice whose rights have been infringed upon. To me, the motto means that we ourselves must be a beacon of hope and righteousness in a dark world.
Inspirational Person:
The founder of the
organization, Peter Benenson, is an individual who inspires me. He read of
injustices in the world against individuals who merely spoke against oppression
or who were advocates of freedom and human decency. He wanted to make a
difference, and he surely did. He established Amnesty International to ensure
this very ideal was upheld and put into action. His legacy lingers in Amnesty
International and I would like to be a part of this organization one day.
Areas of Interest:
My two passions have always been law and foreign languages. In pursuit of this
end goal, I can combine the two.
I currently speak Spanish, French and Mandarin
Chinese. I never want a language barrier to be the reason why I would be unable
to help those anywhere in the world who need help against injustice.
Major Goals 2012 - 2013:
Major goals I would like to see achieved by
the law society would be the establishment of a language clinic as well as a
mentorship program for students of the law programme. I am sure that the
executive board, including myself, will see to it that awareness of
togetherness amongst one another as well as awareness of the existence of law
society in the legal field will be more apparent and effective.
Hobbies:
My hobbies
include playing the flute, swimming, traveling, going out with friends and I
also enjoy playing video games.
Five years from now...
After completing my LL.B at the University of the West Indies, I plan on obtaining an LL.M in Public International Law and eventually work for Amnesty International.
Personal Qualities:
I believe I bring sincerity, co-operation and understanding to the U.W.I. Law Society at COB. I plan on being as industrious and enterprising as I possibly can to the club and I always try my best to help anyone who asks.
Favorite Law Experience to Date:
As a law student, I try as often as possible to immerse myself
in the legal field beyond just attending class. In pursuit of this, I have
attended several distinguished lectures and legal clinics including a lecture
by Sir Burton Hall as well as a congratulatory lunch in honour of one of the
newest justices of the Supreme Court of the Bahamas-Madam Justice Hariprashad Charles.
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