TracyLynn Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Welcome! I would post my welcome sign but Tankus is using it now! :lol: :rockon: :welcome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 ack ...changed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmascracker Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Christmascracker......... a polyglotThank you Nel :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prctr Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Smiffy99, Congrats on entering the legal profession at an advanced age (LOL). I can say that because I did so at age 45, but in the U.S.My sincere hope is that not many "legal" issues arise in these forums, save those relevant to "computering," or in those instances in the "Off Topic" areas where the good forum folks are in need of sound advice along those lines. I am thankfully ignorant of the strife and conflict in that "other place" to which you have referred. Ignorance is sometimes bliss..........My limited experience in this Group has shown me that these are truly kind, intelligent, helpful and objective people, entirely devoid of "control issues." I will resist with all my being any suggestions, or even solid evidence, to the contrary. (Lay persons may recognize this stance as "denial," while the "legal eagles" will instantly recognize it for the BS that it is.)A hearty welcome to you, and Happy Posting! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy99 Posted April 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Oh dear, He could not leave it alone and had to have the final say.(If you dont know what I am on about See Hereand thenThis oneWhat amazes me is that I never realised he was a qualified lawyer himself - he states "we're not here to give legal advice, only qualified lawyers may do that" and in the next paragraph goes on to state the (incorrect) law!That he had to have a final pop in the new thread is a little pious to say the least. Oh well, just confirms to me that I am better off over here - cheers all!BTW - if anyone wants to know the real reasons Novatech have not paid the £5 please ask...if you can stand it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Is it hard to become a lawer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Radfordin Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Is it hard to become a lawernah, get on the right spam lists and you can get the certificate for free :D in reality, it isn't so much 'hard' but as with anything you have to be prepared to work at it and put in some serious effort. Hard is where the amount of effort doesn't match the reward. If your only in it for the money then don't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy99 Posted April 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 That depends on what you consider "hard".First there is the law degree of 3 years, then the LPC (Legal practice course for solicitors, Bar Vocational Course for Barristers) of one year and then, for solicitors a further two years training "On the job" (used to be "articles - now "training Contract) before you are actually admitted to the roll (can call yourself a solicitor) Barristers can call themselves barristers and "advise" straight after the BVC but not in court - for that they need another year "pupillige" so 6 years all in.The strange thing is, in my view at least, the degree aspect is fairly like any other with perhaps far more reading (I would ask Sir Radfordin as to his reading, but when you consider a case on average is about 30 pages and then journal articles and textbooks with practitioners titles as well, some in the language of the 19th century.....)The interesting part is the interplay of the various legal principles in different contexts. For example, if I mentioned a joint tennancy to you you may think of tennants of a house but would you consider say, joint tennants of a car? So if you approach a subject with tunnell vision you may miss an opportunity!The law is also very fluid, it literally changes almost every day and you have to keep abreast of that. An example would be of "reckless" in criminal law - one of the key cases of that (Caldwell) I had to learn inside out last year -it has just been overruled!The hardest part is perhaps the concepts - what you and I understand to be one thing in the "real" worls has a totally different meaning (and effect) in the law - take the point in question with a certain moderator. he has applied "common sense" but that will not stand up. To be able to grasp this is essential and getting rid of your preconcieved ideas is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 I am seriously thinking about becoming a lawer when i am older so was just asking the opinion of someone who has done the course thanks smiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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