Putting theory into practice

02 May 2025

Jack Lindo (14848) isn鈥檛 the first young lawyer to find his university studies much removed from daily life practising law.

鈥淚t鈥檚 very different. The degree is useful in teaching the theory, and how to think and research like a lawyer, however, when you start at a firm you feel like you know nothing.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a massive learning curve to understand all the processes behind the operation of a law firm, whether that be the business of law or how the complex file management systems work,鈥� Jack explains.

At school, Jack wasn鈥檛 sure what career path he wanted to follow but opted for law because he enjoyed arts-based subjects and law was familiar territory with his father, mother and sister all involved in the legal profession.

Now he鈥檚 into his second year as a Solicitor at Tavendale and Partners where he is currently working in the commercial team.

鈥淎s I have started practising, I realised how rewarding a profession it is. There is such a wide range of work to get involved in and it鈥檚 really awesome having the opportunity to solve problems and help people in many different aspects of life.鈥�

Jack encourages other young Old Boys to keep trying new things if they鈥檙e not sure what they want to do.

鈥淚t鈥檚 very common to feel unsure. There is so much time to decide and sometimes the first option you choose may not be what you thought it was going to be, which is completely okay.鈥�

The youngest Old Boy on our CCOBA committee, Jack is keen to stay connected with College and felt joining the committee was a great way of doing so.

鈥淭he committee is composed of incredibly competent people who have a wealth of knowledge and experience and want to do their best for the Old Boys. I really like the idea of contributing to the maintenance of the positive relationships that the school has with its Old Boy community.

鈥淚 strongly encourage other YOBs to make the most of the events put on by the committee. These events can help us maintain friendships and connections beyond school in a time when it鈥檚 so easy to lose contact as people pursue their various careers both in New Zealand and overseas."