Mature Student - MA or PGDL Law

[mschm]

Hi there -

I am looking to change to a career in law after a successful career in corporate communications, and have two questions:

1) Do any law firms offer Vacation Schemes to mature lawyers?
2) Is there a preference for mature students to do an MA or a PGDL?

Kindest,
Madeleine

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi there -

I am looking to change to a career in law after a successful career in corporate communications, and have two questions:

1) Do any law firms offer Vacation Schemes to mature lawyers?
2) Is there a preference for mature students to do an MA or a PGDL?

Kindest,
Madeleine

Hey 👋🏼

Yes - firms do recruit mature students on to vacation schemes. I have seen many people in their late 20s and 30s on schemes, and have even known someone in their 50s.

There is no preference for the PGDL or a MA - it really comes down to your personal preferences. Some firms even are moving away from the PGDL and are just offering an extended SQE course instead.