u/Lonely_Tart1193

Hello! I'm 24M from the Philippines (seems like an English-speaking country, but technically not a "native" one and officially bilingual), and I graduated with a bachelor's degree in education in 2024. I've been tutoring Japan-based learners (mostly adults) online in a one-on-one setup for over a year now, and I'm about to get both my country's teaching license (Licensure Examination for Teachers) this coming September and a TEFL certificate in a few weeks.

My aim is to teach English in Vietnam, either at a public school or an international school (I actually traveled to Da Nang once last year, and I enjoyed it). I'm open to teaching anywhere like Hanoi or HCMC, though.

I have one question: are having a teaching license (LET) and years of formal teaching experience required for teaching in a Vietnamese public school as someone of my nationality in addition to a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate, or are these simply useful and preferred in such institutions? As far as I know, having a teaching license and a minimum of 2 or 3 years of formal classroom experience in my home country are both required in international schools. By the way, my plan for the meantime after passing the LET in the Philippines is to teach English to secondary school students (my chosen specialty).

Any insights or suggestions are highly appreciated. Thank you!

This is a follow-up to my previous post (click here).

Hi everyone! I’m a 24M, cum laude graduate (Bachelor of Education Studies, UPOU, 2024). I also have epilepsy, meaning I cannot drive and heavily rely on walkable cities with excellent public transit.

I’ve realized law school in the Philippines isn't for me. As an introvert with suspected ADHD, the local toxic law school culture and the Socratic method feel incompatible. Furthermore, the political climate, cracking justice system, and potential future lawyer oversupply have pushed me to look outward.
My goal is to combine my dreams of becoming a lawyer and relocating to a safe, democratic, low-corruption country with a powerful passport—specifically in the EU. Since requalifying a PH law degree abroad is notoriously difficult, I want to study law directly in my destination country.

Because mastering a European language to a professional legal level will take a long time, I am looking at a 10-15 year timeline using education as my stepping stone; I’d be in my 30s or early 40s by then.

My proposed phase plan:

1. The stepping stone: Teach ESL/International School in Thailand or Vietnam to build savings, then pursue a Master’s degree in education within the EU.

2. The pivot: Use the teaching income/network to fund my legal studies, learn the local language fluently, and eventually take a European law degree.

3. Target legal careers: International arbitration, immigration services, or working for an NGO.

4. Target countries I'm considering: Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland, Finland, and Estonia.

My questions for the sub:
• Is it realistic to expect international school or European teaching salaries to fully fund a local law degree later on?
• Given the rise of AI and legal market saturation in the West, are non-local EU law graduates finding employment?
• For anyone who took a similar multi-decade pivot: am I missing any glaring blind spots?

Salamat po!

Follow up to this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/PreLawStudentsPH/s/2hD09094Z6

Hi everyone! I’m a 24M from the Philippines, a cum laude graduate (Bachelor of Education Studies, 2024). I’ve realized that Philippine law school and the traditional litigation path aren't for me. I’m an introvert, suspect I have undiagnosed ADHD, and cannot drive for medical reasons.

I want to combine my dream of practicing law with migrating to a country that is safe, walkable, has reliable public transit, and a strong democracy (ideally in the EU).
Because r/phmigrate rightly pointed out that requalifying a PH law degree abroad is a nightmare, I want to study law directly in the EU. I also want to avoid the Socratic method used in PH schools.

My Long-Term Plan:
1 The Stepping Stones: Get my PH teaching license (LET) ➔ Teach ESL in Thailand/Vietnam ➔ Move to New Zealand via their Overseas Relocation Grant ➔ Complete an Education Master’s in Australia or the EU.
2 The Destination: Use savings/stability from teaching to fund a law degree in the EU. Target countries include Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland, Finland, or Estonia.
3 The Goal: Focus on non-litigation tracks like International Arbitration, NGO work, compliance, or entrepreneurship.

My Concerns & Questions:
• Language Barrier: I know I’ll need near-native fluency in the local language to study and practice civil law in most of these countries.
• Market Conditions: I’m aware of AI threats and legal market oversaturation, even for locals.
• The Socratic Method: I understand the EU favors civil law (except Ireland), but how intense is the academic culture for an introverted/neurodivergent student?
Given my timeline and background, does this roadmap sound feasible, or am I overcomplicating the transition from international education to EU law? Any insights on the legal markets or university cultures in these specific EU countries would be highly appreciated.

Salamat po!