LLB What uni? HELP!

See - you're a nutjob.

Oh you've made a poll, how quaint.

People like you are the reason black people are under-represented at the bar.

People like you are the reason black people are under-represented at the bar.

I think Silphe is just trying to "bate" for an argument. I personally find the last statement of his quite offensive, if I was black, I would not be very happy about it, as, in my view he is insinuating that black people are under-represented at the bar, due to some kind of "negative" reputation they have and that in fact Chambers do not "like" to take on black people for these reasons. I think that's a bit outrageous and to try and insult someone with their race is out of line but this thread has become a bit like that. I would like this thread to continue to help others in a similar situation as it has some good advice and would appreciate others adding their experiences and opinion on the topic.

I know what I think he means, but I would like him to clarify exactly what he means... I understand things can come out awkwardly in the heat of the moment etc... but sometimes it is better to take a deep breath and "dont press send" then to make what could be construed as extremely 'unhelpful' statements...

I know what I think he means, but I would like him to clarify exactly what he means... I understand things can come out awkwardly in the heat of the moment etc... but sometimes it is better to take a deep breath and "dont press send" then to make what could be construed as extremely 'unhelpful' statements...

If you can get the grades for UCL, why not apply to Oxbridge, it is a no brainer really.

I think you misunderstood it. I thought he meant that she was thick, but she had contacts at the bar - and the only way she'd succeed is through the contacts and that puts certain people at a disadvantage.

I'm just trying to provoke an argument. Protip Crystal, no-one else in 'your situation' would ever need the advice you're attempting to garner because they wouldn't be stupid enough to ask for it in the first place. You on the other hand are.

I in all honesty can't and don't accept that answer... even if he meant that he thought that she was thick... why did he have to bring race into it, if there was no implied (except by his comment) racial context...

If it was meant innocently enough, of all the 'characteristics to pick when mentioning that she was thick; why did he choose her perceived race... why not pick her gender for example... In the present context from his message it could be suggested that he assumed her race and her being thick but not her being thick and her gender were an aggregate component... or at least that is the context I took from his comment... feel free to continue to try and change my mind...

Plus there are many that are perceived at succeeding because of who they know not what they know... and in this economy that is also applauded/approved in 'normal' circumstances... again in light of the 'tone' of his verbiage, which seemed to be ridiculing in nature, I strongly suggest that this was not the case.

I think you misunderstood it. I thought he meant that she was thick, but she had contacts at the bar - and the only way she'd succeed is through the contacts and that puts certain people at a disadvantage.

Firstly, it's - 'they were thick'.

Secondly, I really can't be bothered explaining to you why you're so very wrong. Many people in this thread have attempted (with empirical data) to explain to you in the kindest way possible why taking time out to ensure you go to a top university would be preferable; regardless, you persist.

Therefore, i thought i'd try a different tact. I thought that screaming at you via the medium of text might work, alas it hasn't and i am now at a loss what to do.

Please go to BPP. If by some small miracle you manage to correct your appalling grammar and self-reightous attitude then kudos to you, perhaps that - coupled with your super duper successful business - might evolve into a pupillage.

Good luck, i'm done.

vnupe I really would not bother. If he decides hes better than you, he will through all sort of rubbish comments at you. I am surprised he hasn't actually touched on my gender yet.

Apart from one question that I asked, would my chances of succeeding in Law be dramatically reduced or diminished, based on the fact I did not obtain my degree from one of the Top universities, is the only reason I am being REPEATEDLY being called thick and stupid.

I am being realistic in terms on my current situation and was trying to see what others thought, preferably those that had some experience in this. Then because the advice I get from Barristers is that it will be highly important for some chambers, whilst for others it is not, I am now even more stupid for taking the advice of Barristers. Barristers that currently recruit pupils!