Beginnings and Ends

It's really hard to believe that my time with the Office Administration - Legal program at Conestoga is almost over. In these past two years, with over 1,000 hours of class time, I have gained the knowledge that I need for the next stage in my life. Of course there is still my placement that will give me actual office experience, which makes me feel better about this transition in my life.

Starting this Monday, I have been welcomed to work along side the legal professionals at Clifton Kok in Ayr, Ontario. I am quite excited about this field placement as both Michael Clifton and Mark Kok were very courteous in my interview with them. During the interview I was able to get a better understanding of how their law firm works. Mr. Kok explained that the reason they have created, and kept to, a smaller sized firm is so that they can focus on ensuring that the law clerks and legal assistants can succeed and have an exceptional understanding of the legal work they are doing. Since this outlook focuses on individual growth, it’s a really great environment to learn about how law firm’s work. Though that doesn’t make me any less nervous about my first day there.