Law Vs Nursing Course in Kenya- Which is Better?
We are comparing Law course in Kenya Vs Nursing Course in Kenya because some of you have requested us to compare the two ..they want help in making the right career choice decision
Law Vs Nursing Course in Kenya- Which is Better?
Entry requirements
| Law courses in Kenya qualifications | Nursing Course Qualifications |
| LLB.- B plain mostly and above | Bsc.Nursing- C+ Clusters differ |
| Diploma-C plain but not recommended | Diploma-C Plain |
| No Certificate in Law in Kenya | Certificate-C Minus |
For law, Doing a Degree is the best..and it is competitive..you will see the cluster points..quite high. For Nursing, even a certificate will suffice to get your feet through the door…
Which course is more demanding to learn (is it harder to become a nurse or lawyer)?
- Law school is more demanding than nursing- especially passing the KSL Exams, people struggle a lot and you must pass that to be admitted to the bar
- Nursing relatively easier..yeah, some work still but comparatively easier. The licensing exams aren’t failed as the KSL exams
Training Duration
- Law can take you upto 6 years to get admitted to the bar (LLB + KSL diploma duration ..and you may not pass the first time)
- A certificate can take as little as 2 years…diploma is 3 years..degree is longer..but generally, even if you add the practicum period, you still graduate ahead of that cousin of yours who went to do law
Salary/Potential Earnings – Law course in Kenya Vs Nursing
- Lawyers can earn more- underline the word CAN because it depends on your strategy and how hard you work to execute it. You could earn much more if you open own firm or become a partner in a big firm. Senior counsel even work with politicians and pocket big money.
- On the other hand, nurses, like engineers and maybe technicians , work in a flat-paying industry. But that means their pay is predictable..you can have peace of mind unlike lawyers where final pay could depend on commissions/bonuses
So if you are looking for a career with steady, predictable salary, nursing is amazing…but if you want riches, go for law (but work hard)
Family Time – Nursing and Law degree compared
- If your priority is having enough time with your family then go with law..it is demanding yes but lawyers have more flexibility and can work from home sometimes.
- Nursing can be tricky family timewise especially when you are not a specialist because of night shifts though you can always swap your shifts to match the times your family is available..i haven’t heard of a lawyer working at night anyway. My opinion though.
Jobs abroad prospects
- Nurses are in huge demand worldwide and you can easily fly to go work in Australia, Uk, Germany, ETC..US tricky for now
- Lawyers? I have not seen many of them go work in the diaspora because each country’s legal system is different and they prefer own trained..unless you go for your degree in law there.
On Morals and Risk
- Nursing is super meaningful and satisfying…nobody will attempt to corrupt you.
- Lawyer often meet parties who want to compromise their morals (anyway, that is one of the ways they end up making more money). Unless you are working for NGOs or doing advocacy. It can be risky too because you may step on the toes of dangerous parties such as police and power brokers. Especially if you eventually become a judge/magistrate
Which is more stressful?
- Nursing needs a lot of compassion as you are dealing with some very sickly people sometimes so it can be stressful if it is not your calling
- Law can be fun…people are not dying in your hands and courts can be quite humorous sometimes despite the work pressure (because sometimes you work overnight preparing defenses etc)
Law Vs Nursing Course in Kenya -CONCLUSION
- No one can choose the best for you. these are completely different courses and career paths so choose what you feel will give you the satisfaction you need in life.
- If you go for law, Diploma in Nursing is a good to start..even a BSC. In Nursing Is fine.
- And if you go for law, go for an LLB at Unis such as Daystar, KU, and the like.
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