As one of Townsville’s newly admitted lawyers, Alicia Dauth knows she has supporters around her and an especially important one travelled from Brisbane for her admission sitting late last month.
The Keylaw Conveyancer was moved by Keylaw Conveyancing Director Perry Russell, who travelled to the Townsville Supreme Court for her admission before Justice North on 26 July.
Signing the roll at the Townsville Supreme Court.
“I chose Perry because I thought it would be such an honour for him to move me into the legal profession,” Alicia said.
“The Justice reminded us to reflect on the process of getting to where we are today, and to have gotten this far, we must have people in our lives who are big supporters.
“This stood out to me as my family are my biggest supporters in my life, and I am so grateful for all their guidance and support to have led me to where I am today.
“I am also thankful for my current colleagues at Keylaw, and Zoe Navarro from Navarro Lawyers.”
Perry said he was honoured to move Alicia’s admission.
“It has become a bit of a tradition at Keylaw that staff getting admitted will ask me as Legal Practice Director to move their admission,” he said.
“I am always honoured to be asked and make sure I am available whether the admission is in Brisbane or Townsville.
“Alicia worked full time in law firms including nearly two years at Keylaw whilst studying. I am extremely proud to have watched Alicia grow in experience and confidence and her admission was a fitting culmination of that journey.
“It is wonderful that graduates in North Queensland can be admitted in their home town by a local judge before their family. It is quite a different experience from admissions in Brisbane.”
Alicia said she had always been interested in becoming a lawyer.
“I have always had a passion to learn about the law, which started out with choosing legal studies in high school,” she said.
“From there, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work as an admin assistant at a criminal defence law firm which solidified that I wanted to work in the profession.
Alicia was one of six newly admitted lawyers.
“The admission ceremony was great and such a surreal experience that I had finally achieved my certificate after all my hard work and study. I had my some friends and family there supporting me too which meant a lot to me.”
Alicia’s future plans were to continue broadening her knowledge in the legal profession, while she continues at Keylaw Conveyancing.
“I have been working at Keylaw Conveyancing for just under two years now, and within my current role, I have gained a lot of great experience and knowledge within property law,” she said.
“It has been such a privilege working at Keylaw, and I am extremely grateful for all my colleagues who continue to support me and teach me new things about conveyancing. I don’t believe I would be where I am today without the ongoing support from my family, friends and colleagues.”
She was one of six newly admitted solicitors before Justice North including: Riley Rupp, Thomas Teys, Timothy Hutchins, Veronica Brown and Rachel Todd.
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