For those of you who don't know , I've been looking to further my studies in Law for quite some time now . I actually wanted to make use of my current Diploma to get a Degree in Law from the University of London (UOL) by studying part-time in a private institute , but things aren't as simple as I thought .

I just checked out the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE) , & it so happens that Singapore only allows graduates from SMU or NUS to take the BAR examinations . So to put it simply , I cannot practise Law in Singapore even with an internationally recognised Degree from UOL -.-

Some of you may be thinking , "Simple, just opt to study at NUS or SMU lor ! Anyway universities in Singapore won't lose to overseas institutions what !" Yup , I agree , it's easier for me to study in local universities . But I've checked their entry requirements- I need at least an A2 in English & be proficient in Additional Mathematics , which most of you should know that I've dropped way back in Sec. 3 . It just makes no sense to me to retake 2 O's subjects then aim for the degree , & no , it isn't time & cost savvy as well .

If I were eligible , trust me , I would've registered for their intakes right after I graduate , prolly before you can take your next breath . Sadly it isn't that simple ): I do see an alternative though , to get a Diploma in Law from ITC before I register for the graduate route in our local universities . It gives me more time & space to decide on what I really want to specialize in , as well as the freedom to work & support myself . It about time I stopped relying on my parents to make these hefty purchases on my behalf . & for those of you who are thinking I should get a bank loan , let me just say I don't want to owe the bank money before I start to make my own moolah . & no , part-time jobs do not count as first official payslip (:

Call me stubborn , insistent , whatever . I just won't feel right if I were to get my Cert any other way . Let's call it . . An infringement of my principles . Not that I'm trying to be arrogant , but still , I have to live by my way of life .

Please don't be worried for me , my dear friends , because I will be speaking to my relevant lecturers , Jer & my dear family about my decisions before actually acting on them . Yes , because the annoying fact about being human means that even at my most sane , I am prone to making some stupid decisions occasionally .

So thank you to those who actually grit your teeth & read though my babbling insecurities , as well as those who care enough to bring to my attention your concern . I love all of you (: