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  1. sabiah's Avatar
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    Immigration caseworker/ LSC or osic?
    i'm an LLB graduate with an embarassing 2:2. I've considered different routes of going into law as i am still quite content on pursuing a career in law. I've looked at alternative routes .i.e. immigration case worker, as immigration was a topic which i really enjoyed.

    In terms of immigration, i went on the OSIC level 1 training in London last week and hoping to get accreditated, providing i sit the exam.

    Now i've been told that, doing the LSC is more better in the sense that i can do both private and publicly funded work.

    However, i came across something else today which struck me as being quite good.

    http://www.immigration-law-training.co.uk/

    It basically, covers all training required as the OSIC level 1/2/3. Now, is this just a combination of all the 3 levels plus the setting up your immigration office advice as complimentary so to attract people? I'm not sure what route i should take.

    I do intend on having my own office and being regulated but the only problem is, which route should i take?

    If anyone is familiar with this route please advise.
  2. leegal-eagle's Avatar
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    Re: Immigration caseworker/ LSC or osic?
    I've just done my training for OISC level 1 as part of pro bono work I'm doing at University. All members of staff in the place where I volunteer are trained in OISC and it is there preferred method! I'm not familliar with any of the other routes so cannot comment on them!

    Also, don't be too worried about a 2:2. A friend of mine graduated with a 2:2 a 4 years ago and has managed to qualify as a barrister and has a tenancy! He had extra hurdles, but they acted as a motivation to work harder!
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