As
a high school student, Jermaine Kidd participated in the Judge David
Nelson Fellowship at the U.S. District Court in Boston, where he interned under
Judge Reginald Lindsay. The fellowship, named after a BC Law Alumnus, convinced
Kidd that he wanted to pursue a legal career. “I was able to witness how
great an impact the law has on every facet of society,” he says. “Learning
about Judge Nelson’s legacy was a source of inspiration that still motivates
me today.”
When looking at law schools, he was impressed with BC’s reputation in
the South, where he attended college. “I learned about alumni such as
Lamar Willis [Atlanta City Council Member] and Thomas Cox [partner at Miller
& Martin] who work so hard to uphold BC’s commitment to community
service,” he says. “Their loyalty to the BC Law community really
drew me here.”
During his first year, Kidd has found that community to be both welcoming and
energizing. “The professors love what they do, and this comes across in
the classroom, in their office, or simply chatting with them in cafeteria,”
he says. “The second- and third-year students make the incoming students
feel comfortable and help guide them through their first year…the camaraderie
of my classmates dispelled the notion that law school is an isolating experience.”
Kidd was a 1L representative for the Black Law Student Association, and serves
as the group’s Vice-President this year. After his first year he worked
as a summer associate at Palmer & Dodge LLP in Boston. After graduation
he wants to stay in Boston, working in the areas of labor & employment,
real estate, and civil rights. “My goal is to contribute to Boston’s
inner city, and ultimately to become a judge.”
