Are there any law students (or pre-law students) out there?

[Technicolor Sparks]

I'm sort of thinking of going into a career in law. I'm in my first year of university at the moment, so if anyone is working on their law degree and has any tips I would really appreciate it!

 

Oh, and if anyone (not just law students) has spent a year studying abroad, do you have any tips? I really want to get away for a year!

[illuvcoldplay]

hey well I did my LLB and Legal Practice Solicitors Course in the UK and I must say that it was a rewarding experinence.

 

My advice to you as a person interested in a career in law is to ensure that the law or legal qiualification you study for (should you decide to go to a university or college outside of your country ) is relevant to your particular jurisdiction.

 

You also need to check out things like whether you might need to undertake a work placement or internship as part of the qualifiacation process and whether you will run into any problems trying to secure the work visa or a student visa which will allow you to work in the particular country.

 

One last issue is that you should begin to consider the type of areas of law that you are most interested in and taylor your subjects accordingly as they will assist a lot in your understanding of the Practice part of the qualification and also your specialist subjects.

 

There was a guy in a few of my classes in law school who was from Canada but I think he was looking to work and practice for a little while in the UK.

 

I can only really give you assistance on the UK and the Caribbean, that is if you are interested in studying in any of those places. However if you have any other questions then feel free to PM me at any time . I am happy to help. :)

[Destrokk]

I remember once you said you wanted to become a filmmaker.

[Wherrwhfer]

tl;dr

[Technicolor Sparks]

hey well I did my LLB and Legal Practice Solicitors Course in the UK and I must say that it was a rewarding experinence.

 

My advice to you as a person interested in a career in law is to ensure that the law or legal qiualification you study for (should you decide to go to a university or college outside of your country ) is relevant to your particular jurisdiction.

 

You also need to check out things like whether you might need to undertake a work placement or internship as part of the qualifiacation process and whether you will run into any problems trying to secure the work visa or a student visa which will allow you to work in the particular country.

 

One last issue is that you should begin to consider the type of areas of law that you are most interested in and taylor your subjects accordingly as they will assist a lot in your understanding of the Practice part of the qualification and also your specialist subjects.

 

There was a guy in a few of my classes in law school who was from Canada but I think he was looking to work and practice for a little while in the UK.

 

I can only really give you assistance on the UK and the Caribbean, that is if you are interested in studying in any of those places. However if you have any other questions then feel free to PM me at any time . I am happy to help. :)

 

Thanks so much! There's soooo much to consider! :dizzy:

 

I remember once you said you wanted to become a filmmaker.

 

There's a lot of things I'd love to do. :shrug: I change my mind all the time haha!

[Destrokk]

I never ever want to do law.

I'd like to give filmmaking a shot, if I fail then I'll just go into buisness and make some smoothie shop./har har.

[illuvcoldplay]

Thanks so much! There's soooo much to consider! :dizzy:

 

yes there is a lot to consider. Just remember that this is your career something that you are going to do for the rest of your life (though some people do change career paths sometimes ) Just take some time to think about it clearly as you do not want to embark upon something as intense as law to realise that you made a mistake and don't want to pursue it anymore.

 

It is a challenging profession but it is also very exciting and rewarding too. :)

[illuvcoldplay]

I never ever want to do law.

I'd like to give filmmaking a shot, if I fail then I'll just go into buisness and make some smoothie shop./har har.

 

filmmaking does sound quite exciting. you can achieve most things you put your mind to so dont think of failing before you've even began. Be positive always ;)

[Technicolor Sparks]

I just want to be rich! :laugh3:

 

Money CAN buy happiness lol!

[illuvcoldplay]

I just want to be rich! :laugh3:

 

Money CAN buy happiness lol!

 

 

who would not like to be rich although being wealthy is relative. I might have a million dollars but I'd still be poor compared to Oprah.

Whatever you do just make sure you are very good at it :)

 

Money cannot always buy happiness but I can sure help :D

[fietssleutel]

[illuvcoldplay]

true :laugh3: