Is 37 too old to think about a law degree?

[ImprobablePuffin]

Hi all,
I've been a stay at home mum to two disabled children and been out of the workforce for 7 years.

I think I want to study law and I'd love to become an arbitrator but am I too old considering I'd have to do an access course (1-2 years) and then four to five years studying for a law degree?

Am I thinking straight or should I reconsider?

Reconsider

Very few people become an arbitrator straight away. I'm starting to get my first enquiries at 20+ years PQE.

I don't think it's too old to start a degree. Have you looked into it ?

Likewise. Also 20+ years pqe

OP you will also need to consider your academics. Do you have immaculate A Level grades because that is what you would be competing with. Thousands of graduates with impeccable results and in all likelihood good amounts of relevant work experience. Plus can you relocate for a training contract if you have a family? Some firms even require you to move around their various offices every six months.

It isn’t hard to get a place on a law degree. It is hard to get a training contract to qualify as a lawyer. It’s then a long hard slog until you’re an expert at anything enough to be in an arbitration or judicial role (and judicial selection is gruelling and in itself takes months)

Not comparable at all, but if this route isn't something that will work for you and your family but Law is your passion, could you become a Magistrate?

The actual degree? I did one at 46 and just finishing a law masters. Was interesting though of course pretty hard. And I had great academics and good first degree.
I did well but no kids and I only had to work one day a week in old role to fund it. It's a ton of extra reading!

Luckily I didn't want to go into law. I was just doing it for interest. The competition is very tough. Everyone constantly trying to network and get on unpaid internships and be in charge of societies and attend careers events. Exhausting to watch!

I did mine at 38. Go for it