Congratulations to Kalisher’s 2020 JUSTICE Intern Jazmine Lee
We are delighted to report that the Kalisher Trust’s 2020 JUSTICE intern, Jazmine Lee, has accepted an offer of pupillage from Crown Chambers in Hull to commence in January 2021. Jazmine reflected on her work with JUSTICE and her involvement with the Kalisher Trust:
“When I discovered the Kalisher Trust’s criminal justice internship, I found myself in a period of having completed the BPTC but yet to obtain pupillage. I was looking for an opportunity to work on my legal skills and gain more of an understanding of the criminal justice system. Therefore, I was over the moon when I was offered an interview and quickly offered the position with JUSTICE. Without the Kalisher Trust running this scheme, the opportunity for me to work at JUSTICE wouldn’t be possible. The financial assistance provided by the Trust means that JUSTICE can continue to take on interns, and that people like me can gain paid experience – which is essential to diversity at the Bar.
During my three months at JUSTICE, I was involved in complex and thought-provoking work. I assisted with research on the racial disparity working party report, various Government consultations and bills, including the CHIS Bill. Additionally, I was given the opportunity to work on my drafting skills in these areas. I was also lucky enough to attend virtual meetings with NGOs, Lords, and other members of the legal profession. Having studied Law at University, on the Bar course, and during the LLM, I had a basic understanding of legal processes and procedures. However, my internship at JUSTICE gave me the opportunity to truly evaluate our justice system and it allowed me to play a small part in ensuring fairness in such a broad range of areas.
Despite only being with JUSTICE for three months, I was made to feel part of the team straight away. There is such a positive working culture at JUSTICE where everybody is supported and valued. Initially, I was apprehensive about starting a new position remotely due to the pandemic. However, JUSTICE had already adapted to the new way of working and my transition into the team was seamless.
During my time at JUSTICE, I was offered pupillage to start in January. I believe that gaining an internship with such a well-regarded organisation contributed to my confidence, and working on such interesting projects was invaluable during my interviews. I will happily take everything I’ve learned forward as I start my legal career, and I hope to stay in contact with such a great team.”
Well done Jazmine – your achievement is thoroughly deserved! To find out more about our internships and masters awards, please visit this section of our website.