I am a law graduate with my LLB degree(no law school yet),however I have another skill in fashion design, over the various ASUU strike over the years,with the help of my parents, I got additional fashion design cum tailoring skill in a reputable fashion school in Lagos.
I have about 3.5 million at present(though I can hustle more if needed)
I will be glad if experience members of this section can educate me on my travel options since my first degree is not part of STEM.


N.b pls sir justwise I will be glad if this can be moved to front-page for more views..this is due to the fact that a lot of law graduates will also to travel out but most of us are always confused as to our options(since we aren't part of the STEM)...besides I've searched for whether I can see similar threads opened by law graduates to sought for similar advice but non really reached anywhere.
Thanks and God bless.

TRY USA....though I believe u can still succeed in biz in Nigeria with that amount

Most of my Lawyer friends that year had to go for other masters programs like international relations, politics etc. Our Law doesn't hold any water over there..

Xzellentgraphic:
TRY USA....though I believe u can still succeed in biz in Nigeria with that amount

3.5 for the US ?? Nah

this thing use style concern me too oo

Its only Britain and other Commonwealth countries that practice common law like us... That means we'd have to just write their exams to get and idea of their own laws

But Op if u are going to other countries not under the Commonwealth like France, u would have to start all over..

I don't think u might want that

Better still just learn an ICT skill ... U might need to have a degree for it before u get employed.. it doesn't necessarily matter Sha as long as u know it practically

Canada when you have 3 years experience. Your llb gives you same points as Masters in canada express entry

ednut1:
Canada when you have 3 years experience. Your llb gives you same points as Masters in canada express entry

wow bro..thanks so much..
but I still need 3 years work experience?
pls how will I prove I have indeed this 3 years experience.

sapoyoro:
this thing use style concern me too oo

lol..you studied law too?

sokeril:

wow bro..thanks so much..
but I still need 3 years work experience?
pls how will I prove I have indeed this 3 years experience.

https://www.nairaland.com/6081746/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled read

ednut1:
https://www.nairaland.com/6081746/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled read

thanks bro

sokeril:
lol..you studied law too?

yup

ednut1:
https://www.nairaland.com/6081746/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled read

sorry for bothering you brother... can see you have given the op a link..
but can age be an hindrance sir?
for someone over 30 for example.

sapoyoro:

sorry for bothering you brother... can see you have given the op a link..
but can age be an hindrance sir?
for someone over 30 for example.

are you allergic to reading and research

I think in Europe, apart from the UK, it's kinda difficult to blend into the legal culture. Then there's the issue of language barrier. Law is a profession where your ability to manipulate words cleverly is a required skill, either when writing or speaking. How would a Nigerian lawyer move into a country like the Netherlands and start practicing? Very difficult I must say.

It's possible to switch professions anyway to something relevant to the local economy. But I've observed that most schools would want you to study something related to your first degree. So moving from law to a STEM course is more possible with private universities where they are after your money.

UK, Canada, USA remain the best destinations for Nigerian lawyers, yet the competition is so fierce as other International trained lawyers in Africa, Asia and South America are also moving there in droves.

So to sum it up and advise, I would say attend a private university and study a STEM course if you've got the money. If your pocket is not so deep, then you should go in to your desired destination with the aim of continuing your legal practice. You know you have to be willing to give 159% to stand out from the crowd. Who knows, you may be blessed with a favourable return. Gentlemen at the bar, I wish you all good luck!!

nickvanilla:
I think in Europe, apart from the UK, it's kinda difficult to blend into the legal culture. Then there's the issue of language barrier. Law is a profession where your ability to manipulate words cleverly is a required skill, either when writing or speaking. How would a Nigerian lawyer move into a country like the Netherlands and start practicing? Very difficult I must say.

It's possible to switch professions anyway to something relevant to the local economy. But I've observed that most schools would want you to study something related to your first degree. So moving from law to a STEM course is more possible with private universities where they are after your money.

UK, Canada, USA remain the best destinations for Nigerian lawyers, yet the competition is so fierce as other International trained lawyers in Africa, Asia and South America are also moving there in droves.

So to sum it up and advise, I would say attend a private university and study a STEM course if you've got the money. If your pocket is not so deep, then you should go in to your desired destination with the aim of continuing your legal practice. You know you have to be willing to give 159% to stand out from the crowd. Who knows, you may be blessed with a favourable return. Gentlemen at the bar, I wish you all good luck!!

thank you sir!

ednut1:
are you allergic to reading and research

don't be too mean sir..