[Ribosometronome]

Hey there

I'm applying for entry to Lincoln in 2013 (along with some other universities) but can't decide whether to apply for a straight Law course, or choose the Law and Criminology course. I'm highly interested in criminal law, and aim to become a criminal barrister if possible. Which course would you suggest I take?

[GR11]

If you do Law (Straight or Joint) at Lincoln, you have to do two thirds of the Law course in order to meet Bar School requirements etc

That last third is really what you're choosing.

If you do Law you'll get a lot of options which are on their website, such as police powers, Freedom of expression, Employment Law, Sales of Goods,
Intelligence and Secruity law etc etc

If you take Law and Criminology, you'll study Criminology in that third segment instead of the Law modules options. in Criminology you find more about why people turn to crime, identifying causes and the affect of social policies. It's quite statisically focused at times.

I would recommned you look through the options for the Law programme and figure out which you would take and see if you are more interested in doing them then studying Criminology.

You may also want to think about how those options may assist you in going forward with your career plans.

[Aspiringlawstudent]

Law LLB.

If you want to be a barrister, don't take criminology or law with criminology, and preferably don't go to Lincoln.

Get a first.

[GR11]

Lincoln are 4th in the UK for Student Satisfaction when it comes to Law...
They came second to Oxford in the Moot Court competitions the other year.
If you don't know what Moot Court competitions are then you should find out and definiately get involved when you get the Uni. They give you the skills and experience you'll need to get into Bar School.


You should go to the University where you feel you'll get the best experience and the most opportunities. I don't know about other Universitys but Lincoln also has their own practice where you'll give legal advise (after researching the problem and checking it with a tutor). I belive that is support by Ringrose law as well.

[iamsteven]

(Original post by Ribosometronome)
Hey there

I'm applying for entry to Lincoln in 2013 (along with some other universities) but can't decide whether to apply for a straight Law course, or choose the Law and Criminology course. I'm highly interested in criminal law, and aim to become a criminal barrister if possible. Which course would you suggest I take?

I had the same dilemma when choosing which Law course I wanted to study. I chose straight Law after looking at the course and the elective modules they offer on the course in 2nd and 3rd year, for example in 2nd year for the 2 electives you can study modules in Police Powers, and Intelligence & Security Law. In 3rd year you take 3 electives out a possible 9 in modules such as Law of Evidence, Human Rights etc.

The Law and Criminology course seemed to have less options and the Criminology aspect of the course seemed to be focusing more on the social and psychological aspects of crime, as opposed to the legal aspects.

[Ribosometronome]

(Original post by Aspiringlawstudent)
Law LLB.

If you want to be a barrister, don't take criminology or law with criminology, and preferably don't go to Lincoln.

Get a first.

I'm also applying for Oxford (My target grades are AAA, and I hope to achieve that at least), Manchester, and Durham. Lincoln is pretty much my insurance option, but I still think it was important that I made a decision about which course I wanted to study.

After hearing the responses here, and having a closer look through their prospectus/website, I think I'm going to go for the straight Law LLB course, as it gives me more flexibility, and prevents me from limiting myself in the future. Thanks everyone!

[Shaz786]

Im going through the same dilemma. I still havent decided. What career oppourtunities are there with Law with Criminology.


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[iamsteven]

(Original post by Shaz786)
Im going through the same dilemma. I still havent decided. What career oppourtunities are there with Law with Criminology.


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Check out this thread for career opportunities with the Criminology aspect of the degree

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...&page=2&page=2