[Decisions: Going from Unfunded to Funded]

I have done this. I initially applied part-time, and upon acceptance, I really dug into what would be expected of me. I decided to go full-time because of the funding package, and my decision that I could handle working part-time and school full-time. I've just finished my first year of a 2 year thesis program (first year was courses) and while it was challenging, I don't regret it. I am excited that I only have one year to go! It was manageable if you are good with time management and your work situation is fairly flexible.

 

["Mature" student so who do I ask?!]

Thanks so much for your input! I will definitely send you a PM to chat.

["Mature" student so who do I ask?!]

I will be applying for an MA in History at various schools. I would like to research marital property law.  I have a BA in History from 2001, and a law degree from 2004, and I have been a practicing lawyer for 10 years. I recently took an undergraduate course to bring myself back into play so I will obviously use that prof as a reference. But what about my second reference? All of these options are very dated. Options are:

 

1) law school moot court prof who is now a judge (worked with him in 2003/2004) 

2) lawyer with whom I worked for 2 summers and a school year researching and writing a 100 page report on marital property rights (from 2002-2004)

3) partner of national law firm with whom I worked for 8 months and co-authored a labour/employment text with (2008)

 

I'm at a loss!!!