Having laboured as a part-time professor, researcher, writer, and editor for about ten years, I have decided to pursue a law degree. I had been discussing options with many friends, many of whom are attorneys. They suggested my skills as a researcher and a writer would make be a natural. I am not convinced of that, but I have been reading some law textbooks recently and found them quite interesting—especially the aspects that connect or interact with the practice or theology of religion with law. I did not, however, want a practice degree (though I do intend to do legal research and writing for law firms during the degree); I think a research degree is the way to go. After a good bit of research, I have applied and was accepted University of London’s law program. (This is the same program where Nelson Mandela received his law degree). The University has six school which teach law, has an excellent reputation worldwide, and the degree is a scholarly degree rather than the more professional degree found in the US. If I decide to sit for a US state bar later, I will need to take some extra courses. (Or just continue on with a Master’s of Law.)
I am also interested in the international aspects of the degree at the University of London, as my family owns and operates a company that does business worldwide.