I have a law degree (and a masters in Law) andI passed all my FE1 exams 4 years ago. I was unable to get an apprenticeship despite doing work experience with law firms and even working as a legal secretary for 2 years. It reached a point where I had to consider other options and move away from the idea of becomming a solicitor, and was lucky enough to get work in a different sector. I enjoy this work, and it has potential to go somewhere if I persist.
But before I embark on a totally different career path (and starting from scratch), can anyone tell me - would I be crazy to consider the Bar?
How would my qualifications stand to me at the Kings Inns? At what point would I start? I understand I'd need to do a course and then sit exams. Is it any easier to get your foot in the door so-to-speak once these exams are obtained? Finding an apprenticeship, it seemed, was very much "who you know" - would I find this process any more transparent, or is it any more "open"?
I am a very academic person, and the study of law comes naturally to me. This is why I'm having these second thoughts about a new career. I am 31, so maybe I'd be mad to start studying again...
Any advice much appreciated!
But before I embark on a totally different career path (and starting from scratch), can anyone tell me - would I be crazy to consider the Bar?
How would my qualifications stand to me at the Kings Inns? At what point would I start? I understand I'd need to do a course and then sit exams. Is it any easier to get your foot in the door so-to-speak once these exams are obtained? Finding an apprenticeship, it seemed, was very much "who you know" - would I find this process any more transparent, or is it any more "open"?
I am a very academic person, and the study of law comes naturally to me. This is why I'm having these second thoughts about a new career. I am 31, so maybe I'd be mad to start studying again...
Any advice much appreciated!