I left school when I was 15 and worked on farms for 3 years and waitressed for 1 year. I then married an engineer & became a stay at home mum. I own my home & car & live in a popular middle-class suburb. I have no worries about finance or finding the time to study. However, I am really unsure about going to uni to study law because of my age, lack of work experience and lack of education. Am I being realistic?
2007-01-01 16:12:02 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Too old? NO!
Universities often take in students as "mature age entrants" and entry is on the basis of work and other education.
There are some suggestions I would make. Find a course you can do NOW or starting soon. This could be High school graduation certificate, a course in paralegal studies or something like that. Volunteer to do some work for a charity organisation that helps people with legal problems and get some experience.
Do these things and it will help you ease into study and confirm to you and others that you have the ability and time to suceed. It will give you insight into the legal profession and confirm (or otherwise) that it is really the career for you. The experience and study will go a long way to show your suitability for a university placement and help you succeed in applying.
Remember "in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths" and "the steps of a good person are ordered by the LORD". Trust Him and He will help you make good decisions, He loves you and wants what is best for you!
2007-01-01 16:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by jemhasb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your life is your life. Just because you didn't follow the masses doesn't mean that you aren't entitled to follow your bliss.
If you really want to study law, I say GO FOR IT!
There are university students twice your age studying to become something other than they already have been for the past 30 years.
You are NEVER to old to do the things that matter most to you. Your age is just a number, your lack of work experience a minor detail, and lack of education merely means you don't hold a piece of paper.
Are you being realistic? Most definately!
I am 34 and just finishing my teaching credentials. This is something you can do - if you want it bad enough.
It won't be easy, but it will be worth it!
2007-01-01 17:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by Starry Night 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! Someone else who is thinking outside of the box. As long as you have breath to breathe you are never too old to do anything in this life! Go for it. You are wiser now and more equipped to strategize and organize your life and priorities. Work experience has absolutely NOTHING to do with learning the law. Education is not just in the books - it's life - period. And you are being very realistic. I encourage you to go for it. There is a story about a black woman who lives in the south. She had 10 children and after her husband passed away, she was their only financial and emotional support. She washed and ironed clothes, baked pies and cakes and breads and sold them. She took care of small children while their parents worked. She did whatever she had to do in order to provide money for their support. They all attended college and graduated - some with careers in law, medicine, science, edcuation, and several in the military. Her last child recently graduated and is in the music/entertainment business. Then she went! She began her college days at age 60. She graduated recently - and applied to Law school. I believe she is now about 65. Along the way, she was called into the ministry and serves as a youth minister in her church, while attending law school. With anything we attempt to do, there will be challenges, but you can't let them stop you from reaching your goals. Go for it!
2007-01-01 16:27:16 · answer #3 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can do this. If you have the money, time, and support, you have won half the battle. In fact, it would be a shame to NOT return to school if you want to and have the means.
If you need to upgrade your high school credits, look in the phonebook for "Adult Education" classes and schools. Most offer flexible university entrance recognized courses suited for people just like you. In fact, your local university may even offer non-credit upgrading and continuing education classes as well.
You could also apply to university as a special applicant or Mature Student. I suggest the first approach for you if you lack the vast majority of a secondary education.
You have nothing to regret if you try this.
Good luck!
2007-01-01 21:12:18 · answer #4 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too old at 25!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????!!!!!!!!! You gotta be kidding me! Youre a spring chicken! (im 22 by the way ha!)
My best friends Mum got her law degree at age 50! and she had no experience in that area, she was a science teacher.
The good thing for you si that you know your major obstacles - lack of previour education and experience. And do you know what that means? You can do something about it!
If you are prepared to study, if you know whats involved (study time etc..) then do it! I mean, i personally couldnt study law because my bro did and I saw how much reading he had to do! But if you can do that....
All you have to do is talk to people and find out how they study and learn. especially talk to anyone you know who is a teacher/studying education.
dont be nervous! go out and do it! :o)
2007-01-01 16:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by Steph C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 23:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are ONLY 25.... Besides it is never too late to get the education you want.
My husband spent almost 10 years in college, but he is now a surgeon & doing exactly what he has always wanted to do.
You go for it. Dreams are good to have, but the dreams that come true are better....
All the Best to you...
2007-01-01 16:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the youngest you can begin a law degree as a mature age student is 25, so you are definately not too old.
2007-01-03 01:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by roydunsfeld 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO FOR IT! no one can stop you if you really want it... start at the local community college and plan your transfer early.... take a skills assessment, you may be able to get credit for classes such as basic math and english. If you married and engineer i suspect well you left school early that your plenty smart enough... good luck.
2007-01-01 16:17:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hun, I am 29...married, with two kids...and just started back to school for my nursing degree. It is never too late to go back to school.
Don't worry about it. You will do fine. Just remember to ask for help if you need it. DOn't let little problems become big problems (and they can do that very quickly at our ages) :-)
2007-01-01 16:14:46 · answer #10 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋