B.A in Phil good basis for studying law?

Lou.m

Hello there guys I am unsure if I have the right place.

Ok well I have a BPhil degree from the Milltown Institute which is recognized by NUI.

Since then I have worked mostly as a proofreader, writing copy and an editor part time for a publishing company and freelance. I have also worked for a family members graphic design business.

I had been told that a B.A in Phil was a good basis considering a law degree.

Can some one advise on this?

Would I have a chance of being accepted?

I am undecided whether I would like to look into the king's inn diploma in legal studies for two years then the bachelor at law degree and deviling or do four year law degree and think of European law or corporate law or something.

What careers are there?

Thanks for all replies.

Pat Mustard

Lou.m wrote: »

I had been told that a B.A in Phil was a good basis considering a law degree.

Can some one advise on this?

Would I have a chance of being accepted?

If you are thinking of looking at a law degree, maybe you could enquire at the law faculty office of the relevant college/university.

I also assume that unless you qualify as a mature student (over 23 in NUI iirc), you will have to go through the CAO procedure with whatever the Leaving Cert. requirements may be.

Lou.m wrote: »

I am undecided whether I would like to look into the king's inn diploma in legal studies for two years then the bachelor at law degree and deviling or do four year law degree and think of European law or corporate law or something.

If you go to KI, do the professional exams, and get called to the Bar, I am not sure how feasible it will be to either put your career on hold to go back to college to study for an academic law degree, or to balance academia around a career at the bar.

I would think that if you want to do a law degree, maybe consider doing it before going to the Inns?

Lou.m wrote: »

What careers are there?

Short answer, the basic professions are solicitor and barrister, in this country. However, there are many qualified lawyers who work in other fields, to include tax, academic work, government jobs, law enforcement, etc. I'd say that a search on this forum might give you some other pointers.

Lou.m

The Mustard wrote: »

If you are thinking of looking at a law degree, maybe you could enquire at the law faculty office of the relevant college/university.

I also assume that unless you qualify as a mature student (over 23 in NUI iirc), you will have to go through the CAO procedure with whatever the Leaving Cert. requirements may be.


If you go to KI, do the professional exams, and get called to the Bar, I am not sure how feasible it will be to either put your career on hold to go back to college to study for an academic law degree, or to balance academia around a career at the bar.

I would think that if you want to do a law degree, maybe consider doing it before going to the Inns?



Short answer, the basic professions are solicitor and barrister, in this country. However, there are many qualified lawyers who work in other fields, to include tax, academic work, government jobs, law enforcement, etc. I'd say that a search on this forum might give you some other pointers.

Thank you very much
I am a mature student. I understood at kings an approved non law degree (which i have ) qualified you for entrance to the diploma in Legal Studies. Which then in turn lead to the Barrister-at-Law degree.

I am trying to look into the solicitor route also. I must look into the careers of both etc.

Pat Mustard

I may have misunderstood part of your question.

You could check the websites for the Law Society and King's Inns.

I think that your degree would exempt you from the Law Society preliminary exam, but you would still have to do the entrance exams, etc.

Lou.m

The Mustard wrote: »

I may have misunderstood part of your question.

You could check the websites for the Law Society and King's Inns.

I think that your degree would exempt you from the Law Society preliminary exam, but you would still have to do the entrance exams, etc.

Thank you I will I do appreciate your help thanks