Gao came to meet me for lunch today and he brought me candy! Haha. Cause I told him the Monday blues had descended with a vengeance. Lol. I have coool friends (:
Anyway, I came to a pretty big decision (for me at least) after thinking and thinking and thinking about it over the weekend and across the day today.. I'm gonna put my plans for law school on hold, for the next 2 to 3 years. Which essentially means that past few months of agonising over my PS for law school apps, have been for naught. Haha. But after getting feedback from the current and past law graduates from the UK, the option of choosing to rush into the 1 year GDL seemed a pretty rash and risky move.
In my fervent and I'd admit, almost desperate attempt and desire to start on my law school education, I've not put much thought into the opportunities and routes that will be opened to me after that 1 year. My plan was pretty much short termed and one that had a black hole as a back up plan... because the GDL is a stepping stone only in so far as I am able to then get a spot on the LPC/BVC and subsequently, a training contract and pupillage. Since there was the intention to not come back to Singapore, my then-decision to gun for the GDL also meant going for a qualification that was recognised by the UK Bar, but not that of Singapore. As much as I hope that I'd not have to stay here for the rest of my life, the risk of going for something that is recognised only by UK but not Sg, is one that I can't afford to take at the present state. Plus with the current economy being so.... 'robust' and all, not to mention the low percentages of students actually securing a training contract in the UK, the path almost seems like tempting suicide.
So as much as it pains me to admit it, it's perhaps a more sensible move to let the industry breathe while I gain experience in an alternative industry before returning to my 'quest' of conquering law school, the proper way, which is a 3 year LLB. Haha. Afterall... law school's always gonna be there. This way, it gives me time to explore whether the JD could also be a feasible alternative, time to repay my NUS loan with my own money and not my parents, time to put aside a little more spare cash so I can concentrate fully on my studies when the time comes. Or should the economy improve, get back on the GDL route when the number of training contracts are more viable.
So that's that for now. It breaks my heart, this entry. But I guess as long as I keep my goal in mind, it doesn't matter if I have to take the long route, as long as I can get there. (:
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Oh, life.
Anyway, now that the heavy stuff is off my chest, I had a good dinner/wine on Friday with old friends and an awesome Sunday at the Zoooo with my girls (: A good wind-down to a hectic week.
Yeahh the quality's craptastic.... but it's my phone. So, you know. Heh.
Before we go, today's Swedish phrase is an easy one,
"Tack för maten",
which means thank you for the food. A polite gesture after someone has cooked you a meal.
xx
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