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Funding while studying GDL/LPC
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<blockquote data-quote="thewaythecookiecrumbles" data-source="post: 62734" data-attributes="member: 9784"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>So I self-funded my GDL as I was working full-time before and had saved up just enough to start the course. During the GDL I worked part-time (around 21 hours a week) while doing the GDL full-time and while it was a struggle I ended up with a Distinction at the end of the year. </p><p></p><p>I think you really need to evaluate you situation and what's feasible for you because it's an entirely personal decision. I know so many people who thought and still think it was impossible to work and do the GDL at the same time, but it is all about managing your time really, really well (and also sacrificing things like sleep and social life) so you can study on the weekends and after work.</p><p></p><p>Alternatively, you could do MA Law which is essentially the GDL, but with a Masters so you can apply for the postgraduate loan. One person I know took out a bank loan, but I don't really know if that's something you would want to consider. You could also even try tutoring or freelancing if you don't want to commit to long-term hours, but want to earn money on the side.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thewaythecookiecrumbles, post: 62734, member: 9784"] Hi, So I self-funded my GDL as I was working full-time before and had saved up just enough to start the course. During the GDL I worked part-time (around 21 hours a week) while doing the GDL full-time and while it was a struggle I ended up with a Distinction at the end of the year. I think you really need to evaluate you situation and what's feasible for you because it's an entirely personal decision. I know so many people who thought and still think it was impossible to work and do the GDL at the same time, but it is all about managing your time really, really well (and also sacrificing things like sleep and social life) so you can study on the weekends and after work. Alternatively, you could do MA Law which is essentially the GDL, but with a Masters so you can apply for the postgraduate loan. One person I know took out a bank loan, but I don't really know if that's something you would want to consider. You could also even try tutoring or freelancing if you don't want to commit to long-term hours, but want to earn money on the side. Hope this helps! [/QUOTE]
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