Anyone studying for a law degree?

[iva555]

I have been thinking about going to university to do a three year law degree.I hve interests in prosecution work or family law.Is anyone studying law that can share their experience and tell me is it hard work like everyone says? the thing is I already started university but having second thoughts.thanks

I mean studying something else but thinking of switching to law.

I just finished one year full time studies in Literature but am having second thoughts and have made an application form through ucas for law full time in London. I just don't know if I should waste one year of studying and start all over again;but there is something that is telling me to go and study law. I am more interested in Barrister work rather than solicitor.

If you are interested in criminal law, consider working for the CPS which is supposed to be child/family friendly. It also offers training contracts and the opportunity for solicitors to become HCAs - i.e. able to appear in higher tiers of crown courts. In general, it is far easier to get a training contract as a solicitor than get pupillage as a barrister.

thank you both. I am just unsure as to whether I should finish my degree and then just switch to do extra two years law or change now as I have only completed one year at uni. Did you enjoy studying law anyway and is it really financially rewarding? sorry just need to make up my mind

I'm a lecturer in law and I would advise you to check out the situation with respect to traineeships in your area. In many places there are more law graduates than training places to become a solicitor. Also bear in mind that becoming a barrister is less family friendly than becoming a solcitior because of the nature of the work.