I was studying A level law, politics and psychology. my grades in weekly assessments were A/B's. i was removed from A levels due to poor attendance. Which couldn't be avoided. Im wanting a career as a barrister.
I'm just wanting to know what people suggest. Do i find employment then reapply in August? Start an apprenticeship? Or enter myself privately?
I was studying A level law, politics and psychology. my grades in weekly assessments were A/B's. i was removed from A levels due to poor attendance. Which couldn't be avoided. Im wanting a career as a barrister.
I'm just wanting to know what people suggest. Do i find employment then reapply in August? Start an apprenticeship? Or enter myself privately?
I think it's most important to decide what will be the best course of action to get you to the career you want. If you do want to be a barrister (which is hugely competitive), then you're going to have to do A Levels and get a Law degree in order to be considered at all.
If your poor attendance has been caused by unavoidable circumstances such as ill health then speak to your school/college about what's best for you, they'll want to help you. If it's because of a lack of motivation or drive then you'll want to re-think your career.
Also, I would say you should rethink your A Level choices if you want to be a barrister. To get into the Bar you need to attend a top university to study law (think Oxbridge, UCL, KCL, LSE, etc), and these universities will want more traditional 'facilitating' subjects (the list is on Russell Group website).
You'll also need top grades - AAA/AAB - to get into these universities, so I don't think that self-tuition would be your best bet. Again, I recommend you talk to the college and ask for their advice.
Try writing a letter to the college saying you want another chance and explain the circumstances. If that doesn't work do an apprenticeship so the years not going to waste (gain some ucas points). Or sit the as a private student and self teach. Or next year join a new college.
I would suggest doing an apprenticeship maybe a paralegal apprenticeship then reapply in August but write a letter to the college first.