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Career changer - self-funding GDL to keep momentum whilst applying for TCs next cycle
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<blockquote data-quote="Alison C" data-source="post: 58652" data-attributes="member: 3943"><p>Hi [USER=9724]@chromaticaqueen[/USER] </p><p></p><p>Please be clear, there is nothing "old" about 25. No, not even those tiny smile lines. The AVERAGE age of qualification is c 30. So if doing the GDL full time is going to enable you to show commitment and basically be in the same place as current law grads, and you can afford it, absolutely go for it. If you do certain GDL/MA courses they tack on an extra month and give you a Masters qualification that you can get a govt loan for, should that be of interest. Though then, of course, you would be exempt from the possibility of an LPC loan if that became the obvious next step.</p><p></p><p>Do your research. Look at online resources and legal influencer opinions regarding the SQE. Talk to some law firm HRs if you can. Take the temperature. (My feeling would be that it's going to take a few years to iron things out.) But be clear that the GDL is pretty full-on and you may find applications alongside are also tricky. I guess you would start full-time in September?</p><p></p><p>You could avoid the GDL/LPC changeover and start as a paralegal, then do the SQE, or do the GDL part-time as you suggest, though my own feeling is that this is not going to be straightforward. Jobs in the current climate are not so easily obtained.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps. Do your research, then just leap. Congratulations for being on track!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alison C, post: 58652, member: 3943"] Hi [USER=9724]@chromaticaqueen[/USER] Please be clear, there is nothing "old" about 25. No, not even those tiny smile lines. The AVERAGE age of qualification is c 30. So if doing the GDL full time is going to enable you to show commitment and basically be in the same place as current law grads, and you can afford it, absolutely go for it. If you do certain GDL/MA courses they tack on an extra month and give you a Masters qualification that you can get a govt loan for, should that be of interest. Though then, of course, you would be exempt from the possibility of an LPC loan if that became the obvious next step. Do your research. Look at online resources and legal influencer opinions regarding the SQE. Talk to some law firm HRs if you can. Take the temperature. (My feeling would be that it's going to take a few years to iron things out.) But be clear that the GDL is pretty full-on and you may find applications alongside are also tricky. I guess you would start full-time in September? You could avoid the GDL/LPC changeover and start as a paralegal, then do the SQE, or do the GDL part-time as you suggest, though my own feeling is that this is not going to be straightforward. Jobs in the current climate are not so easily obtained. Hope that helps. Do your research, then just leap. Congratulations for being on track! [/QUOTE]
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