Hey All

I need some advise.

I have ICSA and had been working for about 18 years in the private sector as a HR practitioner and more recently, had been specialising in Industrial Relations as my area of focus. As my post-retirement plan, I intend to practice as an IR Lawyer and towards that end, I have been researching study options i.e. either LLB (UOL) or Bach Jurisprudence from UM. I know both require CLP and pupillage after graduating for which I am willing to slog it out.

My concern is that I am now 42 and I don't intend to undergo pupillage and be called to the Bar too early i.e. before I retire from full time employment at 60.

Am I be given a time limit to undergo pupillage after graduating failing which my degree (either LLB of BOJ) may be deemed invalid for the purpose of being called to the Bar?

Cause if that is the case, I should defer my studies until I'm older say around 55 years of age.

Another pertinent question would be will there be any law firm that will be willing to entertain my application for pupillage at age 60?

Thanks everyone in advanced.