Solicitor or barrister-why I chose to become a solicitor

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[JSL]

That's actually very inspiring taking on an apprenticeship after a long successful business career.

[heritagesaagaa]

Hi Terry.. Thanks for being such an inspiration.. For the longest time, i didnt know if i can or should pursue law as a career especially because i dont come from a law background. Needless to say, your videos have been my guiding light.

[donaghcoffey]

Great video Terry, thanks for addressing the topic. It does seem (certainly in Ireland anyway), in order to have any hope of starting off as a Barrister you need to have contacts, perhaps even before you sit the exams at the Kings Inn. Your story is a great one. From rags to riches then rags again (because of the recession) & thankfully seem to be doing OK nowadays. Your story is a really important One. It's a clear demonstration that hard work beats talent. Well done Terry 👍

[vonzaku]

Your answer is so authentic. Thank you for sharing.

[aoibhin]

I'm currently drowning in FE1 study this video and your success and motivation cheered me up a bit, so I'll be able to put in a few more hours today now! Thanks!

[billdunne]

what an honest look at this look at the law, we ordinary folk alwasys look up to the higher educated people, great stuff Terry.

[alanfurlong-drummer]

Nice post Terry a great video and a great share to understand the process from a true entrepreneur.

[Sam_M]

Excellent advice, your words have concreted my decision. I've just started my law degree at the age of 30. I've worked full time ever since leaving college at the age of 18. I didn't have any idea of the career path I wanted to take at the time. Also, I couldn't afford to take a risk and waste my funding I'd recieve for university. Neither did I want to waste my time chasing a path I wasn't 100% passionate about. At the age of 25, I'd taken a keen interest in Law and becoming a solicitor. However, life happened and I became a father. I'd worked my way up in the passenger transport industry to support my family, also where I'm currently working to fund my part time Law degree and keep a roof over our heads. I finally decided, I did not want to spend the rest of my life in my current job and took the leap. I'm incredibly happy with my decision and I'm working hard to make my dream a reality. Albeit very grateful to have a source of income whilst studying.

[syedshabazs]

I love your content, it brings me hope for professional and personal reinventing...

[irenafinnegan]

One of the reasons why I chose solicitor's route (doing my FE1) and working as a legal executive! Thank you for sharing!

[Kate-brwu]

Super interesting! I thought you had been a solicitor for much longer than 10 years! Very impressive

[jamesnickel]

Hey Terry, Thank you so much for posting this video. My daughter who is currently about to enter law school in London soon has been struggling with this decision for some time and this certainly is enlightening. Much appreciated and all the best! 😄

[darrenfarrell-bncb]

Some Barristers get Hard Financially unless affiliated to a Higher Power,
I worked hard for 25 Years as a HGV Mechanic, the Solicitors apprenticeship sounds very attractive to me. I would love to down that avenue.

[BertrandLim]

I enjoyed this video. I just got my LLB at 50. Wondering if I should do the BTC of SQE next. Thanks

[jamesgilhooly]

Fair play to you Terry, you won't keep a good man down!

[dylanlyons]

I would hope (and I emphasise hope) that the lack of money in the criminal sector as a barrister would push most away from it - therefore the work may be there for myself in time.
I have committed to becoming a barrister...I am apprehensive to say the least but, surely if you work hard enough it is possible.
Great video btw!

[darrenreid]

Two questions for you Terry. Firstly, would you ever consider becoming a judge ? You have a lot of life experience & you understand people well . Second question. Solicitors can now hold the title Senior Council, do you think both professions solicitor/barrister will merge into one ?

[harryfoleyguitar]

Hiya Terry, I loved this video, is there any advice for a 26 year old with a partner and a young child on the best way to become a solicitor with no experience in the legal sector?

[TheNoMovieMan]

Interesting tack you took in the video Terry, I expected you to mention the fact that you need €18, 000 or whatever to go to the King's Inns for a year and then spend two years deviling for free while paying subscriptions fees to the Law Library for the privilege. Not sure what the future holds for the barrister profession... I've read that many multinationals, etc. don't like the solicitor/barrister set-up in this state, not to mention that it leaves us as an outlier in the EU.

[josievanembden]

Hi Gerry, i know this video is three years old. However, i found it really useful. Im 42, and have always had a niggling feeling that id like to become a solicitor. Is it extremely difficult to make that happen as a mature student without a law degree? I'd be extremely interested in speaking to anyone else who has done this. Ive followed you for a while, and I'm heartened to learn you became a solicitor later on. Amazing