Degree for applying

ChloeElla

Hi,
I wasn't sure whether to post a new thread or in the waiting to apply thread, so please move if I'm wrong.

I'm currently studying Law & German in TCD, & would like to apply for Templemore when recruitment begins again. However, I am considering transferring to study Law in WIT next year. I hope this doesn't come across as a snobby or arrogant question, but in general, TCD gives applicants a boost when going into practising Law, from contacts, etc. I'm just wondering; When applying for AGS, would a degree from TCD give me an advantage over WIT? I don't think there'd be any difference, as a degree is a degree, but some people have said it to me & I just want to clarify it.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Graciefacey

ChloeElla wrote: »

Hi,
I wasn't sure whether to post a new thread or in the waiting to apply thread, so please move if I'm wrong.

I'm currently studying Law & German in TCD, & would like to apply for Templemore when recruitment begins again. However, I am considering transferring to study Law in WIT next year. I hope this doesn't come across as a snobby or arrogant question, but in general, TCD gives applicants a boost when going into practising Law, from contacts, etc. I'm just wondering; When applying for AGS, would a degree from TCD give me an advantage over WIT? I don't think there'd be any difference, as a degree is a degree, but some people have said it to me & I just want to clarify it.

Thanks in advance for any help!

It wouldn't matter its how you use it that matters. If you're not totally certain and see yourself working in the legal profession then id stay with trinity as a lot of law firms prefer university degrees. It wouldn't matter in Ags it would depend on your smarts

ChloeElla

Graciefacey wrote: »

It wouldn't matter its how you use it that matters. If you're not totally certain and see yourself working in the legal profession then id stay with trinity as a lot of law firms prefer university degrees. It wouldn't matter in Ags it would depend on your smarts

Thanks Gracie, I definitely don't see myself working in law, so just wanted to make sure that I wouldn't regret it when I apply!

King Ludvig

It looks better on paper to say you went to Trinity rather than an IT but wouldn't matter hugely for AGS I'd imagine.

Also, there is no 'law' degree in WIT, closest you'll get is a degree in 'legal studies', again 'Law and German' looks better on paper especially if you wanted to practice law.

ChloeElla

King Ludvig wrote: »

It looks better on paper to say you went to Trinity rather than an IT but wouldn't matter hugely for AGS I'd imagine.

Also, there is no 'law' degree in WIT, closest you'll get is a degree in 'legal studies', again 'Law and German' looks better on paper especially if you wanted to practice law.

WIT offer a BA in Law, which is sufficient to go to King's Inn, so it's considered a Law degree; but I'm determined to become a Garda. I don't mind if it has a minor influence in my application. I'm transferring mainly for financial reasons & because, if recruitment starts in 2014, I will be qualified from WIT, but on Erasmus in TCD.

Graciefacey

Please please please don't base any decisions on 'when recruitment will begin again'. It may very well be 2014 but may not. Theres really so much to weigh up! Also consider the high volume of applicants, hone up your aptitude test abilities through practising etc. It's a huge commitment and wait so be sure and really think it through x

meathstevie

A degree from no matter what educational institution will have any influence on your chances of success in a Garda recruitment campaign. The entrance criteria are supposed to be the same for everyone and the minimum requirement is Leaving Cert or recognised equivalent. What it could influence at a later stage is what you end up doing a few years down the line if you're succesfull with your application.

Sierra Oscar

meathstevie wrote: »

A degree from no matter what educational institution will have any influence on your chances of success in a Garda recruitment campaign. The entrance criteria are supposed to be the same for everyone and the minimum requirement is Leaving Cert or recognised equivalent. What it could influence at a later stage is what you end up doing a few years down the line if you're succesfull with your application.

To be fair, many would argue that it could be of significant importance when it comes to the interview stage - the same can be said for many other factors such as community involvement and voluntary engagement. To say it will have absolutely no significance would probably be considered an extreme view.

u s e

A degree was always seen as an advantage in past,regardless of discipline that's why extra increment was offered.Most intakes from 90's onwards were made up of people only year or so out of school or people who dropped out of college very few graduates but next campaign most graduates in the country will be applying so it wont be as advantageous(if that's a word) but will still look good.

ChloeElla

Thanks everyone! I'm not really basing it on when recruitment is rumoured to begin, moreso on finances. My dad has just had to go on sickness leave & studying in Dublin is expensive. I'm supporting myself but irregular hours in my course makes it difficult to work during the week, so Waterford would be much closer to home, for commuting, or would have lower living costs, and a year less to pay for. I know that community involvement, etc are more important & have been involved in activities, but I just don't want a rejection to be based on my transferral.

galteeboy

King Ludvig wrote: »

It looks better on paper to say you went to Trinity rather than an IT but wouldn't matter hugely for AGS I'd imagine.

Also, there is no 'law' degree in WIT, closest you'll get is a degree in 'legal studies', again 'Law and German' looks better on paper especially if you wanted to practice law.

There is a law degree in WIT, used to be called Legal Studies but changed there last year to law.

King Ludvig

galteeboy wrote: »

There is a law degree in WIT, used to be called Legal Studies but changed there last year to law.

Cheers, havent been down there in over a year so I hadnt realised it changed. So its a BA in Law as opposed to a BCL?