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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by fapcrook(m): 4:30pm On Dec 05, 2023
Go to Crescent University, Abeokuta. Their law degree is at the top
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by PedoBear: 4:54pm On Dec 05, 2023
By the time you're done , you'll use your tie to kys
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by egojeny1(f): 4:54pm On Dec 05, 2023
dalaman:

Not in Nigeria. He is a Nigerian but became a doctor in South Africa.
Ok
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by nedekid: 5:27pm On Dec 05, 2023
Coder2Client:
Try Babcock University
To enter law department in babcock is like a North Korean getting US visa.

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by captianfreeman(m): 5:37pm On Dec 05, 2023
It is never too late.

I am working on doing the same thing.
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by femi4: 5:38pm On Dec 05, 2023
opicgif:
i want to go back to school
to study law
ive always wanted to do this but felt i would be too old
as of last year, ive seen a lot of older people graduating or in law school
rotimi amaechi is an example

which private university can i go to, and still live off campus with my family
i am in rivers state
i am excluding RSU and Uniport,
i would want to carry out this endeavour without delay from ASUU strikes

any suggestions?

Never too old to learn. Go to NOUN

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by LongEraser: 5:54pm On Dec 05, 2023
opicgif:
i want to go back to school
to study law
ive always wanted to do this but felt i would be too old
as of last year, ive seen a lot of older people graduating or in law school
rotimi amaechi is an example

which private university can i go to, and still live off campus with my family
i am in rivers state




i am excluding RSU and Uniport,
i would want to carry out this endeavour without delay from ASUU strikes

any suggestions?



I have grandpas in my class. Law is sweet when you are already established or comfortable in life. All the best, sir.

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by Owaincouncil: 6:06pm On Dec 05, 2023
opicgif:
i want to go back to school
to study law
ive always wanted to do this but felt i would be too old
as of last year, ive seen a lot of older people graduating or in law school
rotimi amaechi is an example

which private university can i go to, and still live off campus with my family
i am in rivers state
i am excluding RSU and Uniport,
i would want to carry out this endeavour without delay from ASUU strikes

any suggestions?

I think national open university is okay for you base on your family stuffs.

Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by elinaxy(m): 6:09pm On Dec 05, 2023
femi4:
Never too old to learn. Go to NOUN
do they run a full time program they? Is it in abuja?
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by folake4u(f): 6:26pm On Dec 05, 2023
opicgif:
i want to go back to school
to study law
ive always wanted to do this but felt i would be too old
as of last year, ive seen a lot of older people graduating or in law school
rotimi amaechi is an example

which private university can i go to, and still live off campus with my family
i am in rivers state
i am excluding RSU and Uniport,
i would want to carry out this endeavour without delay from ASUU strikes

any suggestions?


Hi there.

You can go to Benson Idahosa University, Ajayi Crowther University, Afe Babalola University. They're quite alright.

At age 40, you can still read Law. I had coursemates who were in their 50s, 60s and 70s come back to do a Law program in my school.

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by triangulation: 6:54pm On Dec 05, 2023
PedoBear:
By the time you're done , you'll use your tie to kys
Shey your life never spoil like this grin grin

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by tiswell(m): 7:02pm On Dec 05, 2023
sheflat:
I went back to schoolat the age of 41 to study diploma in PublicAdministration and am through with it and am happywithmyself that i did it. No time is late to gain more knowledge.
Diploma doesn't really count in today's world.

You need more upgrade

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by lhurd: 7:27pm On Dec 05, 2023
opicgif:


okay thanks.
i see its a christian school.
as i said earlier, i hope its a place i can go to school while living off campus?
i am also browsing about them now
Yes, they have off-campus residence option.
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by NICOGRAVITY: 7:38pm On Dec 05, 2023
Aplly to universities. Same requirements as Nigeria
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by Anonimoux: 8:28pm On Dec 05, 2023
I'm a Philosophy Graduate but I'm obsessed with knowledge and Law is one are of knowledge I'm interested in.
So I am using ChatGPT to study it and I'm now able to understand some things.
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by abfelicity91: 9:29pm On Dec 05, 2023
Great one i must say. mine was something else though. just bcus of NYCE, I'm going back to HND bcus i will be above 30 years by the time i wil be done with the DE. studying elect\elect. should have stopped bothering for nyce and gone for the DE. what do you guys thing about this silly reasoning
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by rhames(m): 10:15pm On Dec 05, 2023
opicgif:
i want to go back to school
to study law
ive always wanted to do this but felt i would be too old
as of last year, ive seen a lot of older people graduating or in law school
rotimi amaechi is an example

which private university can i go to, and still live off campus with my family
i am in rivers state
i am excluding RSU and Uniport,
i would want to carry out this endeavour without delay from ASUU strikes

any suggestions?


Go and study in a public University and learn the rudiments. Those with practical experience and currently in practice lecture and it's your opportunity to learn real law.
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by Vintage9999: 10:51pm On Dec 05, 2023
Godmind2022:




One man's food, another's poison. I don't envy you at all. My own dream is to read Maths in a Higher Institution after Mathematics almost scared me out of secondary school. Even though I read English Language and Literature, I have demystified Mathematics. Today, I even teach Maths in different homes for a living.
Nice. How did you do it? Maths scared sh** out of me back then and I'll like to learn it all over again. Infact it's the only dent I had in my internal WAEC
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by olabrinks(f): 11:39pm On Dec 05, 2023
There’s nothing like too old for school. Doesn’t make sense, get your degree and upgrade yourself. Doesn’t matter what age.

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by femi4: 8:48am On Dec 06, 2023
elinaxy:
do they run a full time program they? Is it in abuja?
It's everywhere. It's good for Part time
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:20am On Dec 06, 2023
Karlifate:
opicgif,

Here are some Private Universities you can study Law in Nigeria:

1. Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti - I've heard some good reports from acquaintances & third parties about their Law Degree.

2. Baze University, Abuja - Well, some report had it few days ago, that they run unapproved Law program.

3. American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State

4. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State

5. Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Edo State

6. Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State

7. Etc...



NOTE 1: There are many others. So, you can personal research on this to know which will suit you, putting the following into consideration:

— tuition fee;
— cost of living in the state and/or town;
— security;
— recognition of your prospective alma mater in the job market;
— how easy will it be to relocate from Rivers State to your preferred State/Town of study;
— etc...



NOTE 2: This is just my suggestion. You can consider other reasonable suggestions & draw up your conclusion.





Don't let anyone discourage you in your quest for more knowledge and in doing what you've always loved.



Good luck. wink

thank you very much for your detailed response

although i think Afe Babalola is already out of it. they trended last month when the VC asked students to kneel down for missing lectures.
i'm not sure of that kind of environment to study law

ill look into these schools and send mails today to know what the requirements will be (i already have a BEng
so i am wondering if i will have to write JAMB all over again)

thank you so much. God bless

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:22am On Dec 06, 2023
Wealthoptulent:

I 1000% support you.. rare Reasoning .
No shame in this Sir @least you not a fool for life after 40 grin grin grin
I used to lecture 9 years back then in Nigeria, i had part time of 60 yrs cos he needed promotion with it in Fed gov job.

You can do Adult classes or part time, not necessarily full time & it gives u opportunity to live off Campus...


thank you very much
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:23am On Dec 06, 2023
TempUser:
You can do it! Godspeed! cool

thank you

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:24am On Dec 06, 2023
Nazgul:
There's nothing wrong in going back to school at 40. Shaeed Osupa recently just graduated from the University of Ibadan, and he's way over 40.

However, I would recommend that you study it in a private university (that's if you have the funds for it) cos with the way most federal and state institutions are increasing their fees, it's very easy to predict an ASUU strike in the future.

And law is a 5 year course. Imagine adding one or two years extra to it because of strike, you'll be in your late 40s when you graduate.

Good luck.

yes thats my fear with public uni. the ASUU strike
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:24am On Dec 06, 2023
FatherCHRISTMAS:
at tht age you are even still younger.

When you get to class you might feel too old and your class Rep and other course mates might not be in agreement with you oftentimes. The much younger ones will like you tho.

Don't be angry and don't be shy
I am back in school too at 43years.

Well, I see thr world differently now.
I should have made the decision earlier

wow, awesome. thank you so much
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:25am On Dec 06, 2023
dalaman:
I know someone who went back to school to study medicine at age 42( He studied chemistry and has a masters degree in industrial chemistry). He is now a medical doctor. He's been a doctor since 2019.

this is encouraging. thank you

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Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:26am On Dec 06, 2023
Iykegodslove:
Babcock would be the best option for you bcs cost of living is affordable and also off campus is allowed. I am schooling there with family also

wow. nice. thank you
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:28am On Dec 06, 2023
Jackipapa:
At 40, you are still very young, Pursue your goal with all vigour. Do this and thank me later!

thank you
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:29am On Dec 06, 2023
jamesversion:


Rivers state government-owned universities (RSU & IAUOE) are no longer part of ASUU, therefore they no longer go on strike. You begin and finish your source of study as at when due. Also, you can be closer to your family in PHC.

this is interesting. didnt know about this. i will look into it
thank you
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by opicgif: 10:30am On Dec 06, 2023
thank you all for your positive responses
i will follow through
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by ghettochild(m): 12:25pm On Dec 06, 2023
opicgif:


okay thanks.
i see its a christian school.
as i said earlier, i hope its a place i can go to school while living off campus?
i am also browsing about them now
Yes u can stay off campus in iperu..
The law schools is in iperu.. 10minutes drive from the main campus.
Goodluck
Re: Go Back To School At Age 40 by sinola(m): 1:50pm On Dec 06, 2023
opicgif:


okay thanks.
i see its a christian school.
as i said earlier, i hope its a place i can go to school while living off campus?
i am also browsing about them now

The don't eat meat in that school for your information grin grin grin

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