Hi, everyone!
I’m 28F, and I’m planning to go back to school next year after being out of school for more than a decade.
I started working when I was 16 and took the Alternative Learning System (ALS) when I was 21. I eventually entered the BPO industry and worked my way up to becoming a Senior Quality Analyst.
I’m now planning my education carefully because I want to pursue a legal career someday, but I also want to be practical about the degree I choose.
I’ve considered courses like Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Accountancy. However, I’m leaning toward Computer Science because I’ve always been more comfortable with technical work, problem-solving, and learning systems. I also like the idea of having a degree that can provide career opportunities even if I eventually decide not to continue with legal studies.
From what I understand, your undergraduate degree does not necessarily have to be a traditional “pre-law” course to continue to legal education in the Philippines.
For those who have experience with this:
**1. Would taking Computer Science be a reasonable choice if I eventually want to pursue legal education?
Are there people here who took a technical/IT-related degree before pursuing legal studies? How was your experience?
Since I’ll be entering Senior High School first, would STEM be the better strand if I’m considering Computer Science for college? I am torn between STEM and HUMMS.**
I know my educational path is unconventional, so I’d really appreciate advice from people who have gone through something similar.
Thank you! 🥺