i usually find this column crap, but read it just to assure myself that im not as lame as the person who writes it - but Teryl-Leigh had no choice about her hairstyle, if your going to stoop that low maybe stuff.co.nz should employ a new writer

Hell if an accused rapist sacked ex Police District Commander can become a lawyer why not a model / solo mum. I say good on you girl. Dont listen to Eden and co about hard work, gotta like what your doing. Thats all crap. Its all about the journey baby. Set yourself goals and go for them...be genuine about reaching for em though dont lie to yourself but at the same time dont worry if you dont reach em just have fun trying.

Hmm, decidedly less caustic than previous weeks. But still funny.

P.S. What the heck kind of name is "Teryl" anyway?

LOL... I love all these comments, better than the actual article most of the time, you all make me laugh! :-)

For those of you having a go @ Teryl Leigh for wanting to become a lawyer, good on ya! NOT! For goodness sake people, is the tall poppy syndrome so bad, that you now jump on people for just saying what they are thinking of doing? So she wants a good career and money for a nice house and raising kids, what is wrong about that motivation, I know plenty of teachers who became teachers because of the holidays!

This poor girl, only shared what's on her mind, and it's not half as bad as some of the awful comments coming from 'commentators'

@ Rebecca, the only character showing, came from YOUR comment! (You sound so bitter and nasty!(did you miss out on the auditions dear? weren't quite up to it perhaps?)

But keep it coming, as I said... it's the best part of this feature.

Rebecca #18

Did you read the article? "I wanted to try and make my children more comfortable and give them a better life" missed that part possibly?

her motivation is building a better life for herself and her children.

Teryl-Leigh -- surely wanting to make money has to be one of the worst motivations for wanting to become a lawyer. Way to show your 'true' character outside of the 'top model' world.

I'm about halfway through a law degree, and I hope Ms Williams-Burke realizes how much work it is, how much money is involved in financing studies for such a venture, and that it can be a long, hard road before you start making the kind of money she has in mind. More importantly, I don't believe in entering any given profession purely for prospective monetary gain (believe it or not, not all would-be lawyers are in it for the money). Yes, money is a very important part of everyday life, and I really do admire her for wanting to provide for her children. However, from personal experience, it makes such a difference to your work ethic and motivation if you actually enjoy your work and have goals and aspirations other than just making money. I would rather get paid less for doing something I actually enjoy as opposed to doing it just for a job. In saying that though, best of luck to her :)

Hi

I think I have missed a few of these and you used to be able to go back and read the old ones, can you not do that now with the new format??

Thanks.

I thought you had to be intelligent to be a lawyer?

This is the puerile dribble that makes for journalism in NZ...