to want to do a master's degree in law even though I have a more-than-full time job?

[LoganMountstuart]

OK, I will admit to being a massive nerd here. I already have one master's degree in a different subject, after which I converted to law and now work at a City firm. Working with some Swiss lawyers recently (who study law for something like 9 years before they even start practicing!) on a research project and remembering how much I loved academic research and writing dissertations. I also feel a bit under-qualified as I didn't do an undergraduate degree/masters in law before; I'd love to have more academic knowledge of the kind of law I practice (international commercial work).

I would love to do a master's degree part time at somewhere like LSE but this is clearly lunacy as I already work about 60 hours a week most of the time. No kids yet though...

Can anyone advise how I can scratch my nerdy itch?

Im a lawyer (did undergrad law at Cambridge followed by LPC). I'm also now working and studying and have two kids. It's really hard. I also like studying but when I finish this year my reaction will be THANK GOD!

I like the pp's idea of visiting an academic library and trying it out. In fact if I were you, I'd go to the library on a Friday night and for a whole weekend and read some particularly dry journals after you've done a 60 hour week and see if you still like the idea

It would give you a better idea of the reality. It's easy to get carried away chatting to bright people at work...

Wow, really impressed by how many people have done it! I'm still tempted but do wonder what would happen if a really big case kicks off, meaning working all hours, lots of all-nighters etc. Does happen sometimes. Obviously, I don't want to compromise my paid work at the expense of studying.

Jackie, I am the breadwinner and would never become a SAHM. Future husband is supportive of my career - we have discussed all that, although we haven't discussed this master's thing.

RuthArgh, can I ask which institution you studied at? Distance learning could be good. Was is OU?