She, along with 23 others, eight of whom were also from Christchurch, was admitted to the Bar in the High Court at Dunedin yesterday.
The February earthquake struck four days before she and about 30 other law students were due to start the final stage of their legal studies.
Ms Farnan and court registrar Karl Hewitt had both gone out of their way to do everything for the Christchurch evacuees, she said.
She was touched by the "real understanding" and support shown in Dunedin, especially the "amazing" Octagon rally held a week after the quake.
Her husband and home were in Christchurch but she planned on taking a break before looking for work.
In his first admittance ceremony speech, Justice Christian Whata told the new counsel to "enjoy what you have achieved" and hoped the "difficult times" would soon pass for those from Christchurch.
Also admitted to the Bar were: Nicole Alexander, Daniel Becker, Brett Crombie, Julia de Freitas Aiex, Katie Diehl, Amy Doyle, Sarah Duncraft, Patrick Fitzgerald, Henry Hambleton, Tanya Jenkins, Alexander Kruize, Helen O'Leary, Lindsay Maxwell, Thomas McCowan, Alexander Meares, Lisa Moffatt, Michelle Nicol, Stephanie Rose, Claire Scannell, Simon Schofield, Campbell Trewin, Samuel Wood and Sally Woods.