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Am I too old to start studying Law?

  • 07-11-2016 12:09pm
    #1
    Twinings2016
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭


    Hi there, I've come on here to look for some advice about studying Law. I'm 28 years old and have been working in book publishing for the last few years. I have a BA in English/Media and MA in Publishing. I am looking to change career paths and while doing my research I keep returning to Law. What I really want to know, is am I too old to begin such a demanding career in Ireland? I know this is a pretty vague question, but any advice anyone could offer would be really appreciated! Thanks!!


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  • #2
    Edups
    Closed Accounts Posts: 678 ✭✭✭Edups


    My auntie was in her mid 30's with 2 children and she went back to study law. If you feel ready then do it. Your age is not relevant.


  • #3
    peter_dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭peter_dublin


    Edups wrote: »
    My auntie was in her mid 30's with 2 children and she went back to study law. If you feel ready then do it. Your age is not relevant.

    Is she now working as a Lawyer ?


  • #4
    Pickpocket
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Pickpocket


    Twinings2016 wrote: »
    Hi there, I've come on here to look for some advice about studying Law. I'm 28 years old and have been working in book publishing for the last few years. I have a BA in English/Media and MA in Publishing. I am looking to change career paths and while doing my research I keep returning to Law. What I really want to know, is am I too old to begin such a demanding career in Ireland? I know this is a pretty vague question, but any advice anyone could offer would be really appreciated! Thanks!!

    You're looking at a four year degree and then another 2-3 years to qualify as either a solicitor or a barrister.

    You're not too old but it's gonna be a long haul.


  • #5
    Pickpocket
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Pickpocket


    Pickpocket wrote: »
    You're looking at a four year degree and then another 2-3 years to qualify as either a solicitor or a barrister.

    You're not too old but it's gonna be a long haul.

    My mistake. You don't need a law degree so you're probably considering some sort of preparatory course and then straight into the exams. You're certainly not too old.


  • #6
    Pawwed Rig
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,408 CMod ✭✭✭✭Pawwed Rig


    I went back and studied accountancy in my 30s. Was a long road but worked out in the end. Go for it.


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  • #7
    suds1984
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭suds1984


    https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/why-i-shunned-retirement-and-became-a-barrister-instead-1.2035728%3Fmode%3Damp?client=safari


  • #8
    peter_dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭peter_dublin


    Pawwed Rig wrote: »
    I went back and studied accountancy in my 30s. Was a long road but worked out in the end. Go for it.

    Could you tell us more, I find when these topics come up it's always to a chorus of don't do it, it won't work out, you won't get experience, a training contract etc.


  • #9
    Pawwed Rig
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,408 CMod ✭✭✭✭Pawwed Rig


    peter_dublin wrote: »
    Could you tell us more, I find when these topics come up it's always to a chorus of don't do it, it won't work out, you won't get experience, a training contract etc.

    Yep

    Worked as an engineer. Wanted a change so did degree in acc and fin while working as eng. Graduated at 33 & got a big 4 training contract. Did prof exams in ACA and CTA and am happy out now.
    Salary has still not recovered completely but is getting there.
    As I said it is a long road and was stressful at times but ultimately worth it.


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