law

[suzie1]

i want to do a family/criminal law degree, but i want to do it at home, whats the best reputable place i could enrol to do this with and how much would it cost, i cant go out to study as im a parent of two young under five children, i would love to do this in the comfort of my own home, as i dont have babysiting support. i have no previous education just have city and guilds computer diploma. no gcses or a levels. thanks in advance. x

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I'd look at the Open University. You'll still need to attend a few tutorials etc., but these are planned well in advance. You'll probably have to do some sort of foundation course, lasting a year, then begin a degree.

http://www3.open.ac.u...raduate/law/index.htm

from above page
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A fresh start in law

No qualifications at all, but thinking of improving your job prospects? You could study a law course (60 points) each year for six years, picking up a Certificate in Legal Studies (C77) and a Diploma in English Law (E06) on the way. If you graduate within six years of starting your studies your law degree could constitute a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), and it’ll clearly demonstrate your independence, determination and commitment.
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Or the College of Law show some routes to practise, but you'll need a degree of some sort first.
http://www.college-of...er-in-law/routes.html

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other options

BPP is well thought of and does distance learning
http://www.bpplawscho...s/llb/modes_study.htm

ICS
http://www.icslearn.c.../llb-hons-law-course/

UCAS website may help your search
http://search.ucas.co...xt?query=392&word=LAW

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It also depends if you want the degree to become a practising barrister/solicitor, if so then there are time limits on gaining your law degree. However, if it is for your own study and to gain employment within the law profession, but not a solicitor/barrister, then you can take longer.

[suzie1]

eventually i would like to be a practising solicitor, thanks alot for this information websites, i will be checking tham out and let you know how im getting on. once my kids are grown up and at college uni, i wouldlike to start working full itme as a solicitor, im in my late 20s now, do you think thats too late to start

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It's never too late! If it's what you really want, you'll get there. Also, you can still do GCSEs and/or A-levels (distance learning, evening classes etc.), there are lots of options and ways to get there. This will give you a grounding for you to apply for your degree and might be easier to study for with two little children. Just explore all your options.

Have a read of everything. Loads of my friends have done the conversion course, mainly after science degrees. However, law is ultra competitive, there are so many people taking the courses (to the point that the number may be restricted, as there are just too many!).

Do whatever you can to help yourself, work experience (maybe part-time in solicitors office when kids go to school, even if it's secretarial it's applicable) etc. If you know anyone in law, pick their brains. Also, depending how you deicde to go about it, if you choose a non-law degree and then convert, the better your first degree mark the more likely you are to get awarded grants to help further study.

Don't underestimate how beneficial knowing what you want to do is, I wish I did!

Good luck!!