Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of Leicester
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterI fail to see why they would favour them over graduates with maths, economics, engineering degrees?(Original post by kevin6767)
The point about flawed league tables was the one I was generally trying to make. I never said Warwick wasn't a good institution I was merely pointing out it isn't one of the best law schools out there and if the Op wanted a qualifying law degree they should go with Leicester.
On a side note about your comment of social science department graduates not aiming for city careers; I meet with delegates from over 60 top companies on a regular basis including Barclays, HSBC, Goldman sachs, Bank of America, major printing firms and the big 4 accounting and consultancy firms, over 50% of their work force are social science and humanities graduates and 40% are business and economics majors. You are likely to work for Deloitte if you have a degree in History, English or Politics than you are any other degree.
The guardian rankings are the most inaccurate on the market because of their emphasis on student satisfaction which of course is subjective. You defence of Warwick sounds like you have some connection to the institution. No offence was intended towards Warwick graduates or current students.
Considering different graduates applying to the same job have similar excellent extra-curriculars and experience, would they specifically really favour these degrees over others? I highly doubt it. -
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterPlease read what I said. I never said they prefer these graduates. It all comes down to how you present yourself and social science people tend have to prove themselves more as they don't have the degree specific to job. If you look at the websites or speak to the representatives you will see most of the jobs they offer do not require a specific degree.(Original post by *Hakz*)
I fail to see why they would favour them over graduates with maths, economics, engineering degrees?
Considering different graduates applying to the same job have similar excellent extra-curriculars and experience, would they specifically really favour these degrees over others? I highly doubt it.
I am currently working predominantly with Deloitte right now and as you can see from this list:
http://mycareer.deloitte.com/uk/en/s...c-requirements
Only 4 of the 27 professional areas require a specific degree, only 2 require something specific to maths or economics and this is one of the largest accountancy firms on the planet. -
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterSorry my bad(Original post by kevin6767)
Please read what I said. I never said they prefer these graduates. It all comes down to how you present yourself and social science people tend have to prove themselves more as they don't have the degree specific to job. If you look at the websites or speak to the representatives you will see most of the jobs they offer do not require a specific degree.
I am currently working predominantly with Deloitte right now and as you can see from this list:
http://mycareer.deloitte.com/uk/en/s...c-requirements
Only 4 of the 27 professional areas require a specific degree, only 2 require something specific to maths or economics and this is one of the largest accountancy firms on the planet.
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterUntrue. Leicester is increasingly well respected for law and many chambers recognise that.(Original post by yothi5)
Since Warwick is not an LLB, you have to choose Leicester and so super-duper well, as Leicester is not a target university for barristers. -
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterToo true! Saying that I'm not sure chambers actually really bother with recruitment too much, just creates even more back ache for their already swamped juniors come pupillageportal time! I think the idea that any particular uni outside Oxbridge (which seem massively favoured) doesn't seem to work, sadly for all the non-Oxbridge aspiring barristers out there.(Original post by Rascacielos)
Untrue. Leicester is increasingly well respected for law and many chambers recognise that.
P.S. Just seen your profile, excellent choice of course and hobby
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterMy degree is politics with international relations and my entire second term for one of my modules has been focused on the global economy and political economy. We touch on banking but not the nuts and bolts of it. I have helped organise 2 financial services events this year though and was interviewed for a Spring internship with Goldman Sachs but I couldn't commit the time because of my exam timetable next term. I was urged to apply for a Summer internship next year and I still might but I my have reservations. If I was going to go down that route I would much rather be an individual trader or stock broker, that way I dictate my terms. I meet with several people that do it and it seems a far better way to make your cash, look at Warren buffett. -
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterIsn't it difficult to become one of these?(Original post by kevin6767)
My degree is politics with international relations and my entire second term for one of my modules has been focused on the global economy and political economy. We touch on banking but not the nuts and bolts of it. I have helped organise 2 financial services events this year though and was interviewed for a Spring internship with Goldman Sachs but I couldn't commit the time because of my exam timetable next term. I was urged to apply for a Summer internship next year and I still might but I my have reservations. If I was going to go down that route I would much rather be an individual trader or stock broker, that way I dictate my terms. I meet with several people that do it and it seems a far better way to make your cash, look at Warren buffett. -
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterYes it is but when has anything worth having been easy to achieve? My mum works for a guy who did it and still dabbles but has largely retired. He said to me things were so much easier when he was younger because you could just go down to london if you had the right connections and get going climbing the ladder but not now because it is so competitive. Nothing is stopping you trading in stock through a broker today, anyone could do it. You can do it through a bank but it generally costs more. If you want to go into that field I say go for it, either through a company or find an individual broker or group that would willing you take you on. It is hard and it is competitive but that is no reason not to try.(Original post by *Hakz*)
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterI thought it was a job that graduates just have to apply for, just like investment banking?(Original post by kevin6767)
Yes it is but when has anything worth having been easy to achieve? My mum works for a guy who did it and still dabbles but has largely retired. He said to me things were so much easier when he was younger because you could just go down to london if you had the right connections and get going climbing the ladder but not now because it is so competitive. Nothing is stopping you trading in stock through a broker today, anyone could do it. You can do it through a bank but it generally costs more. If you want to go into that field I say go for it, either through a company or find an individual broker or group that would willing you take you on. It is hard and it is competitive but that is no reason not to try. -
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterIt depends, it mostly is today but the guy I knew didn't go to uni and he is worth a fair bit now. If you know the right people or get in with the right people things happen.(Original post by *Hakz*)
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Re: Warwick: law and socilogy or LLB at the university of LeicesterThanks for the info.(Original post by kevin6767)
It depends, it mostly is today but the guy I knew didn't go to uni and he is worth a fair bit now. If you know the right people or get in with the right people things happen.
Are you in your last year at uni now? And which uni do you attend?
