I am trying to decide on the final optional subject for my distance learning degree,and I cant make up my mind?

The options are:


Criminology, Family Law, International Protection of Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Introduction to Islamic Law.





Though I am genuinely interested in all, Intellectual Property law seems to be a good choice for career prospects, Im not that interested in it but dont know if I should leave it out. Can I do a subject I enjoy and then take a course in IP law later?I am trying to decide on the final optional subject for my distance learning degree,and I cant make up my mind?
IP is good career wise, but fairly difficult, often dull and not a good choice unless you're particularly interested in it. I presume you've already taken your seven 'foundation subjects': tort, criminal, constitutional, equity, EU, land, contract (family law is not a foundation subject, despite what's written above).





If you have, and you're thinking of the LPC next year, then do something you're interested in, rather than something you think will enhance career prospects. One module in it doesn't make much difference either way to your employability: getting a good overall grade doesI am trying to decide on the final optional subject for my distance learning degree,and I cant make up my mind?
Are you hoping to practice law? If so you will need to make sure you've taken al the modules you need to qualify for exemption from an extra year of study. Usually family law is among those you need - you might want to check this.





I took criminology as an optional subject and it was very interesting indeed, but it won't really help with career prospects.





Intellectual property is a very specialist and fast changing (even more than other areas), from a career perspective, you're unlikely to use it unless you specialise in this area. It's not something people in any kind of general practise, whether as a solicitor or in a law advice centre, for eg, get asked about every day - whereas Family Law certainly is





If you're going to work ina multicultural environment Islamic Law might be useful. It's also a rather unusual module (we certainly weren't offered it) and so your degree would have a 'novelty value' , in entirely a good way, that might help you stand out from the crowd?






If it was me, I'd choose Intellectual Property Law. Mainly because I think that's be most interesting. Mind you, I'd be tempted by Criminology as well. Yeah, if it was me I'd do one of those two. Which one would depend on what frame of mind I was in when filling out the form.


My personal instinct is to say choose something that interests you. That way you'll be more inclined to stick with it, it'll pique your interest more and that will help you get a better mark.
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