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masters in law ?

  • 23-05-2012 10:16pm
    #1
    number13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭


    I have a law degree. Im feeling a bit lost at the moment. I done it at night.I have a mortgage so really the solicitor or barrister route is out. Would a masters in law or anything help if i dont want to become a solicitor. Are the masters just for wanna be solicitors ? I found lasw really interesting in college. I just lost i have al aw degree and dont know what to do with it. Im currently working behind a fish counter in a supermarket over about 4 people but i think i m better than that and reeally want to futher myself. Please any ideas?


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  • #2
    Procrastastudy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭Procrastastudy


    I'd maybe adjust the attitude and/or work on the communications skills!

    I think you need to set yourself a goal before doing a Masters - especially given how focused they tend to be. You may end up doing Post-Grad in something completely different.


  • #3
    Farcear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 618 ✭✭✭Farcear


    If you get a solicitor training contract with a large firm, your costs are (usually) paid, so I wouldn't completely write off the solicitor route.

    Career-wise, I don't see what a Masters in Law gets you that an undergrad in Law does not. I did a Masters and found it was basically just like an extra year of undergrad study, but does help the CV.

    I think, rather than looking at the Masters as an end in itself, you should consider what it is you are aiming for. Forking over up to €8k in some cases - especially when you already have a mortgage to pay - with no end in mind doesn't sound like a great idea. There are a lot of other law-based courses and diplomas that you could take if you are interested in pursuing a career in law.


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