I would appreciate some honest opinions on this. I am 35, nearly 36, and have not worked since DS1 was born 4 years ago. I will go back to work, full time, when DS2 goes to school in 2 years. But I don't want to return to my former profession because it is badly paid and there are likely to be zero opportunities anyway (I was a museum curator).
So I was thinking of retraining, and wondered whether there is any hope of me becoming a solicitor? I think I would suit the work, in fact someone who is a very successful solicitor said that I would make a good lawyer just last week (I had done some paid historical research for him). But is it possible at my age, and if so would it cost me at lot? I would have to stay in my current provincial city. I do have some contacts which might be useful to me, not least the aforesaid successful employment lawyer.
I have a two degrees and an MA, all at good universities. I am quick to learn and find academic work easy. What are my chances? Be brutal, I can take it
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Is 36 too late to consider becoming a solicitor?
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TheProvincialLady · 03/01/2011 17:54
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