swearing in

Yesterday Jason was sworn in and can now officially practice law in the state of NY.  I keep posting these "It's official"  (he is done with school, he graduated, he took the bar, he started work, he passed the bar) posts but I believe this will be the last of the officials.  His signature on his work email has read "Law Clerk" but today he gets to change it to "Associate" and call himself an attorney! 

He was sworn in at the Appellate court house on 25th and Madison and the courtroom was stunning.  All the furnishings were a rich mahogany with gold platted moldings throughout and a green stain glass dome in the ceiling.  After my jury duty experience I was worried the courtroom would be similar to the civil courtrooms I was in but it was nothing like that.  I wasn't allowed to take pictures inside the courtroom but I was able to find this one from google images.

He was sworn in with 101 new attorneys so it was a little crowded and I was able to snag a seat on the front row so I could see him.  Just imagine 100 young men and women dressed in their suits, standing in a beautiful court room, all raising their right arms and swearing to be good, honest attorneys.  It was quite the sight and I was so proud that my husband was one of them.  After the swearing in the judge shared a few remarks, quoting Job and his patience and ending with a few words from Bob Dylan.

May your hands always be busy

May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
And may your song always be sung
May you stay forever young