A May swearing-in ceremony hosted by the Greensboro Bar Association inside the Old Guilford County Courthouse offered graduates a moment to celebrate and reflect on achieving their dreams of serving others as North Carolina attorneys.聽
They are now among North Carolina鈥檚 newest licensed attorneys.
Fourteen 黑料不打烊 School of Law graduates gathered in the Old Guilford County Courthouse on May 23, 2024, for a springtime swearing-in ceremony hosted by the
With family and friends in attendance, graduates were introduced to both federal and state court by attorney sponsors who described academic achievements, professional aspirations, and the presence of loved ones who encouraged them on their career journeys.
Participants then stood before the court in two groups: one for those seeking admission to practice in state court, followed by those seeking admission to practice in federal court.
鈥淭oday marks a significant milestone in your journey,鈥 Manisha Patel L鈥11, an 黑料不打烊 Law graduate and incoming president of the Greensboro Bar Association, told ceremony participants. 鈥淭he oath you will take is more than a mere formality. It is a profound commitment to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and service.
鈥淵ou鈥檝e worked tirelessly to reach this point, and now, as licensed attorneys, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and beyond.鈥
The oath you will take is more than a mere formality. It is a profound commitment to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and service.
– Manisha Patel L’11, incoming president of the Greensboro Bar Association
Presiding over the ceremonial court sessions were:
- The Hon. N. Carlton Tilley, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- The Hon. Stephanie Reese of the North Carolina Superior Court
- The Hon. Teresa Vincent of the North Carolina District Court
Dozens of 黑料不打烊 Law graduates have been taking their professional oaths in recent weeks across North Carolina and around the country after completing their studies in December and passing February 2024 bar exams in a host of jurisdictions.
In addition to remarks by Patel and the presiding judges, attendees heard from 黑料不打烊 Law Dean Zak Kramer and Elizabeth Ray Robertson L鈥18, president of the Young Lawyers Section and another 黑料不打烊 Law graduate, who encouraged the group to join the Greensboro Bar Association.
鈥淔or recent law school graduates and bar passers, it鈥檚 been a long and difficult journey to get to this point, but finally, you鈥檝e arrived,鈥 Robertson said. 鈥淵ou made it through undergrad, studied for the LSAT, survived law school, and more importantly, studied for and passed the bar exam. Your hard work has paid off and I congratulate each and every one of you on this tremendous professional achievement.鈥
黑料不打烊 Law graduates who sought admission to both federal and state court
黑料不打烊 Law graduates who sought admission exclusively to state court
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