LOL
Most posters here, are young 20 year olds who have no idea of the realities of the legal working world, other than rumours. Its true that getting into a top tier is very tough as a new graduate. just to let people know, I know 2 D average final year students from unsw who could NOT get jobs in top tiers for next year.
MonsterMuch has done 2 bachelors, and a diploma. Obviously her life experience is greater than most people here, especially working as a psychiatric nurse! You shouldnt have a problem communicating with clients.
My advice:
considering your "real life" situation of having to earn a living whilst studying, an online course would be ideal, and easily be sufficient to get a job. Ive studied the law, worked in 2 law firms and dealt with enough lawyers to know. Even if you do not get a job right away after graduation, you eventually will if you keep trying. I noticed there was no mention of you trying into a top tier. I might want to add, that Charles Stuart would probally be more suitable than the UNE course for you in SA
Keep in mind the Legal profession in Adelaide is tiny with Flinders, Unisa, Adelaide + online courses, all supplying lawyers. All the medical malpractice lawyers i dealt with in Adelaide seemed to know one another!
I want to drill another thing into young kids brains about top tiers, NOT ALL LAWYERS at top tiers came from a top tier universities. think about that.
If you have 10 years experience in a specialised field from a 2nd tier firm, and a top tier needs that skill, there obviously is a chance you'll be hired depending on your track record.