Congratulations Sid Goram-Aitken for being admitted to the Supreme Court of the NT!!
Sid started with NAAFLS as an intern in 2021 and has been with us working as a paralegal. Earlier this month she donned the wig and robes for her admission- so proud! We asked her a few questions about how it feels to be done with juggling study and work and what happens next.
Q: How many years has your journey been from starting your studies to being admitted?
A: I started my law degree in 2018 so it has been approximately 5 years of study altogether. I worked full-time as a paralegal and studied full-time throughout my degree, and through my graduate diploma of legal practice, so it has been a long (and tiring) slog. I am glad the pre-exam all-nighters are over haha!
Q: How does it feel to get there?
A: After 5 years of study, I’m excited (and a little nervous haha!) to finally get to work! I’ve always wanted to help people so this role at NAAFLS is really my dream job. I’m very lucky!
Q: Can you describe the formalities of being admitted to the Supreme Court of the NT?
A: On the day, Dominic Illidge (my supervisor) moved my admission and gave a speech about why I should be admitted to the legal profession and my achievements to date. We had to ‘robe up’ on the day and the ceremony was presented to the full bench of NT supreme court judges. Once the speech was complete, each application was individually invited to the front of the room where we read the oath and then signed the bar roll.
Q: What does this mean for the work that you do with NAAFLS?
A: Going forward with NAAFLS, I will be a solicitor and will be servicing the Tiwi Islands (which includes the communities of Wurrumiyanga, Pirlangimpi & Milikapiti) Batchelor, Belyuen & Adelaide River.
