Retraining

[Mini2017]

Hi all,
Not actually a student yet, but based on my intentions of forging a new/1st career, Im sure some studying will be involved.
Here is my situation:
Currently on Mat leave
29 year old
Single mother but get on well with father of my baby and he is involved
First time mum to a 14 week baby girl, and really re assessing my life and career.
I would like to re train but don't know what to do as I think I have too many options but ideally, I would like to have a job which will allow me to sped as much time with my daughter. So something like working from home which I know can be quite hard for someone just starting out in a new role.
I have a Law degree (2012) but did not specialised in a specific area because it was too expensive and despite applying for several legal jobs, they all asked for work experience so did full time work experience at a charity for 2 years whilest also working as a cleaner to save some money.
Fast forward to Summer 2015, I decided I really needed to make money to help at home and got more jobs as a cleaner and spend the last few years saving but in the mean time, I was also involved with my trade Union as a union rep and through them, did an free evening course in Employment Law to update my knowledge and I also thought it would look good on my CV.
I've also been playing with the idea of doing getting a Diploma in Translator (exams are in Jan, so I have until then to prepare) and become a freelance/ Homebased translator ( really don't want to be office based!) However, I know it will be hard for me to break into this role without any previous work experience which I could get but I'd have to work for 3 months, full time at this company, meaning I would have to find someone to look after my baby. My mother and her dad help but that would not be enough.
I could also do the CIPD ( a little bit more expensive that the diploma in translation) and attempt to break into HR. This would allow me to use my Law degree and my most recent diploma in Employment law.
I was checking a few websites and you could take the course online. To those of you who got your CIDP, do you guys know if the online option is legit? And do you think potential employers would be bother by the fact that I did an online course?

My ideal role would be a home based job maybe doing legal translations on employment law issues.

I'm a big all over the place with too many ideas maybe but I would like some insight from those of you who work/ worked in any of the areas mentioned and made it work somehow.
Thanks

Hi to all the mum's (and DH's) thinking of going to study at uni. I
wanted to share my recent experience, as I was really surprised how
easy it has been for me to get accepted to do a degree at uni.

Although I'd always wanted to go to uni, I was unable to go with my
friends, as when my DS made an unexpected surprise at 18, I took the
decision to focus my attentions on raising him.

I'm now 28, and with my DS at school, I felt it was time to work on
bettering myself. However, with so many courses and uni's out there I
really didn't know where to start. I spent a lot of time looking
around and researching the different options available I wanted to
share what I found.

My biggest concerns were whether I could afford it, if I had the time
and whether I'd be in a classroom with a load of 18 year old kids! :s

I was speaking with a friend of mine whose mother recently started a
new masters course and she recommended I speak with Studyinthe.uk.
Having been submerged in course prospectuses, they were a real breath
of fresh air.
They
were incredible friendly and helpful, clearly explaining what my
options were. Because they work with lots of Uni's around the country
they were able to help me see the wood from the trees and find the
right course for me.

They really helped me throughout the whole process. I was able to find
a business management course that fitted around my existing work (only
2 evenings and a Saturday), and was also a surprisingly easy process
to get a student loan to cover my course fees and living expenses.
They also let me know about a couple of grants that I was entitled to
for being a mature student and having children.

I really wanted to share this experience, as it has shown me that it's
never too late to go back to uni and work on bettering yourself. Yes
it can be a little daunting to start, but speaking with the right
people can really help you feel comfortable and positive about the
choice. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions or give any
guidance to anyone who is thinking about going back to study, just
send me a DM or post in the comments.

With my course starting in June, I'm very excited. I will keep you
updated and I'm looking forward having BSc after my name in 3 years,
and all the opportunities that will bring with it!