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any one studieing for a diploma in law

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jesica · 01/12/2006 10:29

Hi I am finishing my degree in history and have just applied for a diploma in law, whats the hours like?, whats the work like? are you enjoying it?

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ameli · 04/12/2006 21:20

im doing a degree in law...i love it and hate it at the same time. Law is tough and you will find that as your skills develop it will get easiar. Im a real exam person and hate course work. Im border line between a 2.1 and a 2.2. I have 6 more modules to do then ive finished in 2008.

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jesica · 05/12/2006 16:28

Dear Amelia

I know exactley what you mean, Im in my final year on a degree in modern history at Essex university. I love the lectures and seminars but the dread of beginning a new essay makes me feel glad that its my final year. I have three due in at the moment, one down and two to go unfortunately. Do you want to train to be a solicitor, this is my plan after the diploma in law. I will find out if I am accepted on the course at the university of East Anglia in March. I am worried that you have to be great at maths to study law, is that the case? thats probably what worries me most. I am the opposite of you though I do prefer essays to the exams.where abouts are you studieing for your degree? bye for now x

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jesica · 05/12/2006 16:30

sorry I mispelled your name. x

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nogoeswithbellson · 05/12/2006 16:48

Ameli, I'm considering studying for a Law Degree in the next couple of years as well, my previous life before ds was as a legal advisor but my qualifications are in Business management. I too love exams [nerd icon] but hate assignments, how are you finding it and is the content more weighed towards coursework or exams?

ameli · 05/12/2006 23:32

Hello Guys!!

Jessica, Dont worry about being good at maths,in my opinion it is not a prerequisite for a law degree. Whilst an analytical mind is a must. I am totally rubbish at maths. I hope this will put your mind at rest. I am studying at UEL in startford. Sounds like you have a heavy work load on too, dont worry you are nearly there. I do intend to be do the LPC, I would love to work in human rights.

Nogoes,

you will find that alot of the core modules for a law degree are wieghted at 50/50 coursework and exams. The good thing is when you choose your options, ie, level 2 and 3 modules you can pick the ones you prefer. I study partime, im half way through and have six modules to go. Im doing 2 modules each semester, first year does not count towards final marks. However i would suggest start out trying to get the best marks you can regardless. I do enjoy the course and have made some good friens. 1 Academic year costs me £750. The final classification is based on the best 10 of twelve modules, dropping 2 low marks at level 2 or 3. I didnt do a diploma in law, i think you dont have to have one as a p/t student. Well i hope i havnt bored you too much!!, lovely to speak 2 you both, look forwad to your replies.

ameli · 05/12/2006 23:34

stratford lol

controlfreakyturkeyandstuffing · 05/12/2006 23:37

i did one of them.... but 18 years ago now! was v hard work, effectively a law degree in a year.... but if you are organised, good at retaining large amounts of (often) useless info and good at exams you can do it ...... the really hard work starts when you practice in law..... dont want to be negative but since this is mn must mention many sorts of legal career not v family friendly.... (she says biterly)

controlfreakyturkeyandstuffing · 05/12/2006 23:38

or bitterly even!

COPPERfeelunderSantasTOP · 05/12/2006 23:43

I did mine a few years ago. I enjoyed it but I think I would've done better if I didn't have to work part-time at the same time. The actual course hours weren't too bad but I ended up spending a lot of time in the library writing up notes and looking up case law.

ameli · 05/12/2006 23:48

copper and control freak, what classification did you end up with?

controlfreakyturkeyandstuffing · 05/12/2006 23:51

i'm a barrister

ameli · 05/12/2006 23:52

and control freak , sounds like you are speaking from experience, what are you doing now, CPS are quite friendly are they not.? Do you live in london or else where?.....lol so many questions. Really looking for motivation, hope and pray i get my 2.1, do you think i can do it half way through course, on average of 59% so far. Bloody first year, got 3 70's and they dont even count. oh well, guess better try and work harder.

COPPERfeelunderSantasTOP · 05/12/2006 23:53

A 2:2 and just a measly 2% below a 2:1. I was working 5 evenings a week though so I lost a lot of hours. Unfortunately it was the only way I could get the bills paid.

ameli · 05/12/2006 23:53

are you wiorking late then , or just not tired, i cant seem to sleep at the moment...im too stressed bout exams.

ameli · 05/12/2006 23:54

Copper, well in the long term you still done good. i would be proud to be where u r

TwinkleInSantasEye · 05/12/2006 23:57

Hi Jesica. Have you applied for a full time diploma course? I did my diploma in law by distance learning with the College of Law. The course is spread over two years and you have a study weekend every six weeks or so. The course materials are excellent. The work was pretty tough but definitely manageable. I think the expected hours were 10-15 a week but I did less I'm afraid. Still managed a pass with commendation though.
We didn't get a choice of modules, just had to do the seven core subjects (contract, tort, public law, criminal, equity & trusts, property, EU law) and an extended essay. As another MN said, it was pretty intense, like doing a condensed law degree. Well worth it, although unfortunately I decided I couldn't afford to do the LPC in the end. Good thing too as I now have a 4 month old son.

controlfreakyturkeyandstuffing · 06/12/2006 00:27

sorry, read that as "what qualification"! so much for my attention to detail.... i got a good 2.1 degree if that's what you mean...

nogoeswithbellson · 06/12/2006 09:51

Thanks Ameli

LittleSarah · 06/12/2006 09:52

Hi

I am thinking of doing an accelerated law degree after I finish my first degree, doing media law at the moment (module) and enjoying it.

What is the difference between a degree and a diploma?

geekgrrl · 06/12/2006 09:58

hi jesica, I've just enrolled on the distance learning GDL with the CoL (the one twinkle did).

I have a law degree but it's out of date now so I have to do it all over again - ho hum! Law is fun. I really, really enjoyed my degree.

LittleSarah, if you've got a first degree you can either do a senior status LLB or a GDL - the senior status LLB is slightly more relaxed and at undergraduate level, and takes 2 years pretty much f/t. The GDL is very condensed and a postgraduate level course, and takes 1 year f/t. You can do either p/t or distance learning, and unlike the GDL the senior status LLB does NOT require you to attend for study days.

LittleSarah · 06/12/2006 10:02

Ah thanks geekgrrl, both very tempting!

LittleSarah · 06/12/2006 10:03

Also, what is the craic with the LPC after the degree/diploma? How long does that take, how much does it cost? If anyone knows...

geekgrrl · 06/12/2006 10:06

the LPC takes 1 yr f/t or 2 p/t and costs between 3.5 - 8K. Stafforshire do a combined LLM in legal practice & LPC for about 4K, I think it's available as a distance learning course - sounds like really good value.

Check out the board at www.traineesolicitor.co.uk

LittleSarah · 06/12/2006 10:08

Thanks gg!

DingDongDraculaOnHigh · 06/12/2006 10:09

Is it the same as the CPE? Or have they just renamed it now?