I have a 2:1 from LSE in International Relations obtained 4 years ago. I've since had 3 years of paralegal working experience, but I feel like I've hit the ceiling without a qualification and in my last interview that's basically what they hinted at in the feedback.
So here I am out of work during this mess of a year and figure now is the time to get qualified, which I've always wanted to do but I was just putting it off as I was enjoying working life. I have an offer to do the GDL online with University of Law starting in Sept, but I'm also looking at doing a 2-year LLB with City, Leeds or Exeter.
Does anyone know if it's worth the extra time/money to do the 2-year LLB? The only reason I'm considering it is because with that and an LLM I could have more international leverage, e.g. if I ever wanted to work in New York or Canada, but I'm thinking it's a lot of time and money to waste just to leave open doors I may never use. On the other hand, if the 2-year LLB gives me even more employer leverage in the UK then I'd say it's definitely worth it - opinions? From what I've read so far the consensus seems to be it doesn't confer any advantage over the GDL.
Let's say I do the GDL - is it unusual to be starting a GDL without a TC lined up? How likely is it I'd be offered one mid-way through the GDL? This GDL offer I have is probably the last opportunity for me to ever do the GDL/LPC route ... apparently after this year it all changes, so I have to factor that in as well.
Thank you for any insight.