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Getting into law from an unrelated degree

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  • 26-09-2016 2:55pm
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    Nessa859
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    I'm in my final year of a science degree in zoology in Trinity College, Dublin, and I've known for a very long time that this is definitely not what I want to pursue a career in. I tried transferring into law in second year but was told that I didn't have enough points in my Leaving Cert to do so (I was only about five or ten short, and actually would have got it had I tried to transfer this year). I was told at the time that the best thing I could do was to finish the science degree and go straight into FE-1s when that was finished. I'm concerned that no one will be willing to take me on as a trainee with a science degree instead of a law degree, even if my grades are good (I've been averaging at a 2:1 throughout my time in college, and as I am planning on practically moving into the library this year, I'm hoping to bump that up to a first overall).

    I've noticed that a lot of places offer diplomas in law to people with a degree that isn't law, and I'm interested to know if any of these are worth the cost? Am I better off looking into an llm course? Or is my best bet to dive into FE-1s and hope for the best?
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    TCD Careers Advisory Service
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    Hi Nessa

    Why don't you pop along to the TCD Law Fair in Trinity on Tuesday, 4th October from 8.30 - 10.30am in the Dining Hall. 27 employers all in the one place - ask your question to the people who offer the jobs!

    (Check your TCD email a/c for emails from us about our events)

    see our website for list of attendees - www dot tcd dot ie / careers / events /


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