Very Mature Student Thinking of doing LLB in September 2008

Gunnersonny

I'm 37 and have degree obtained in 1995. Currently working as a professional in the construction industry. Always had an interest in law and had a vague knowledge of the LLB course. Thinking of doing the 4 year part time course. Don't actually know anyone who has done the course and would like to know if it would be worth pursuing. Anybody in a similar situation to me? Is it worthwhile? Pros and / or cons?

Brooke01

Gunnersonny wrote: »

I'm 37 and have degree obtained in 1995. Currently working as a professional in the construction industry. Always had an interest in law and had a vague knowledge of the LLB course. Thinking of doing the 4 year part time course. Don't actually know anyone who has done the course and would like to know if it would be worth pursuing. Anybody in a similar situation to me? Is it worthwhile? Pros and / or cons?

Hi, I’m a LC student and I’m considering a Law BCL degree. But at the age of 37 the educational system as malformed so much. It is more complex and more subjects are more detailed subjects. It’s not all about you are holding a degree and you will get in for certain. There is an interview and after all law is a very comprehensive subject to a large degree of knowledge for students that are willing to lean to that degree... It will be a competitive to get a place on the course because the general number of students are around 5 for mature students places. To train for a solicitor after your 4 year LLB law degree you will have to sit the law society entry’s exams which are hard which I have been informed about and also there is two Irish exams to be done before you are accepted to start your training for a solicitor

baaraamoo

I graduated from NUIG last year with a B. Commerce but I undertook a lot of the LLB modules as part of my Commerce degree. I can tell you that 37 is not too old- NUIG does have a lot of mature students. Because the LLB takes place from 6-10pm it means that there is a very high percentage of mature students in this course as it suits their work/study requirements.
I loved the law modules so much last year that I am hopefully going back to NUIG next to do the LLB. For some of the modules the class sizes are small and the evening lectures are a great way for me to work/study.
If you are willing to put in the study it might be an option to go for the full time option over the 3 yrs as lectures for both are from 6-10pm with the very odd exception of maybe one daytime lecture. It would mean that the 3 years would be more intensive but it is achievable.
The course is worth pursuing even if you dont want to become a solicitor as it will help you get an insight into all aspects of law. If becoming a solicitor is what you really really want to do you might be better putting the 3-4 yrs into doing the FE1 prep courses ie Griffith Colleges Distance Learning Law Course as it covers all the 8 FE1 main topics!
Hope this helps!

sid4lev

Gunnersonny wrote: »

I'm 37 and have degree obtained in 1995. Currently working as a professional in the construction industry. Always had an interest in law and had a vague knowledge of the LLB course. Thinking of doing the 4 year part time course. Don't actually know anyone who has done the course and would like to know if it would be worth pursuing. Anybody in a similar situation to me? Is it worthwhile? Pros and / or cons?

im 20 just finished b.corp law and am doing 1 year llb next year-you're not too old. i shared lectures with llb students this year and believe me there are plenty of mature students (some of whom are faaaaaaaar older than 37) the llb is a world recognised(ie-you can do the llb in all common law countries), well-rounded, full law degree, nuig has some great lecturers and LOADS of modules to chose from, to satisfy your personal interests.....cant see why you shouldnt do it

copperdaz

hi im 33 and going into 3rd year BCL in UCD. i have a BA already and a MSc, i always wanted to do a law degree. Its great and if you have the interest in the course you will fly the course. its never too later to learn something new. I am hoping to do the kings inns next year and who knows maybe a PHd after that......

just do it apply sign up and enjoy its a great course to do.

Brooke01

copperdaz wrote: »

hi im 33 and going into 3rd year BCL in UCD. i have a BA already and a MSc, i always wanted to do a law degree. Its great and if you have the interest in the course you will fly the course. its never too later to learn something new. I am hoping to do the kings inns next year and who knows maybe a PHd after that......

just do it apply sign up and enjoy its a great course to do.

I have a good interest in law also, but I assume I got around 460 in my LC this year .but I was hoping for 500 or a little over. It was the history that made my points go falling down. But is it worth repeating the LC to do Law? Is it really worth it??? If not I’m not repeating it. I was also considering of changing one of my subjects to higher level to make certain I would get in next year.

Also what is law like to study in UCD?? What is the teaching like in UCD law school? What is the best thing about studying law at UCD?

copperdaz

the points thing is always a problem. if its what you realy want to do the points are high as so many people want to do it. There are others ways to do law. the thing is what is your plan after youget your law degree. if you want to do the professional courses after a law degree then it is better to do the full law course. Remember that UCD you can still study law subjects as part of another course but its not the same.

UCD has a great law school with loads of law subjects on offer. it depends what you want to do after the degree that will decide your subjects.

most of irelands judges came through UCD, law is 3 years but from next year its a 4 year course. you should ring the law school at UCD they are very helpfull.

Brooke01

copperdaz wrote: »

the points thing is always a problem. if its what you realy want to do the points are high as so many people want to do it. There are others ways to do law. the thing is what is your plan after youget your law degree. if you want to do the professional courses after a law degree then it is better to do the full law course. Remember that UCD you can still study law subjects as part of another course but its not the same.

UCD has a great law school with loads of law subjects on offer. it depends what you want to do after the degree that will decide your subjects.

most of irelands judges came through UCD, law is 3 years but from next year its a 4 year course. you should ring the law school at UCD they are very helpfull.

thanks

Silverfox

I'm a 25 year old student who decided to go back and do a full time LLB in trinity and I just found out I passed and got into second year which is always nice! It was a difficult decision to go back because it takes four years with no income at a time in my life when I should be saving for a house and settling into my career. Also, particulary in Trinity I guess, alot of the class got between 550 and 600 (and in many cases more) points in the leaving and tend to have good study habits and be extremely confident - as one would be if one was young and super smart! It can be a bit unnerving at first. It's really great though and having gone to UCD and DIT in the past for different qualifications I can honestly recommend Trinity ahead of both. It's been really great and although they offer far fewer places than UCD, the support for mature students is huge and the law school staff in particular go all out if you need something. As regards the part time course, I have no idea what that would be like but our course advises 40 hours study including lectures plus seminars per week. Unless you're one of these people who don't need sleep, I can't see how you full time work/part time students do it.

Hats off to you guys!