Post-FE1 options

Johnny Utah

Hi,

Looking for some advice on the best route to take after the FE-1 exams.

I considered doing the LLM in UCD, but due to the expense involved, I've since abandoned that idea.



I'm now interested in doing the Diploma in Arbitration offered by UCD. I'm interested to hear any opinions from past students and practitioners on this particular course.
Is it worthwhile, and would it help me to obtain an apprenticeship?


I'm also interested in some of the diplomas offered by the Law Society, particulary the Family Law Diploma.

http://www.lawsociety.ie/displayCDAContent.aspx?node=171&groupID=171&code=courses

Would any of these Law Society diplomas be more beneficial than the diploma in arbitration run by UCD.







Finally, where is the best place for a law student to get legal experience whilst looking for an apprenticeship. It seems to be very difficult for FE1 students to get worthwhile experience in the legal profession. I'm thinking of working in a bank- would this look good on my CV when applying for the apprenticeship?










Thanks for the advice.

kizzyf

It all depends on what you want to work at really. Have you applied for a traineeship and do you definitely want to qualify as a Solicitor?

Johnny Utah

kizzyf wrote: »

It all depends on what you want to work at really. Have you applied for a traineeship and do you definitely want to qualify as a Solicitor?

I'm looking for a traineeship at the moment. It is my intention to qualify as a solicitor in the next few years.

kizzyf

I personally think that any job will look good on your cv particularly working in a bank. What is your degree in? If you are interested in a certain area then do a Diploma but if you haven't worked in the area then it won't be very beneficial to you but if you can afford it then fire ahead and do which ever is of interest to you.

Johnny Utah

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