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WhiteWalls

I am after spending 5 years in college studying law and also have a masters in a law subject. Most of my college friends are either working or trying to get working in banks, Administrative work or trying to join the public sector.

I may never do this but I now have another idea in my head altogether. I would love to become a social worker. I am told that trying to get into this sector without the points is near to impossible.

So what I would have to do is do work hard for maybe 3 years to save a lot of money, do my leaving cert again, hope to get the points and then spend another 4 years in college.

Is this absolutely crazy?

Tom Dunne

My initial reaction is yes, it does sound a tad crazy.

Look into post-grad options, there should be a way to do an Msc or MA in the area.

However, I know absolutely nothing about social work.

Un Croissant

You shouldn't need the points after so many years. You should get in on mature student grounds if you are over 23 which you sound like you are.