Can I become a lawyer with a history degree?
I am in year 13 and am really unsure about what to study at university.
I really enjoy studying history and I dont really want to give this up- however realistically I should be thinking about my career options and I eventually do want to become a lawyer, specifically prosecutor or solicitor. But i am stressed out by the thought that a history degree will limit me.
Does anybody know the best way for me to pursue a career in law and is a history degrees substantial enough for the field of law?
Thanks to anyone who answers, i really appreciate it
I really enjoy studying history and I dont really want to give this up- however realistically I should be thinking about my career options and I eventually do want to become a lawyer, specifically prosecutor or solicitor. But i am stressed out by the thought that a history degree will limit me.
Does anybody know the best way for me to pursue a career in law and is a history degrees substantial enough for the field of law?
Thanks to anyone who answers, i really appreciate it
A lot of people end up doing a GLD/GDL (can't remember what it's called that well) after they graduate from uni. It's a one year law qualification you can do
Original post by laimamaidanwal
I am in year 13 and am really unsure about what to study at university.
I really enjoy studying history and I dont really want to give this up- however realistically I should be thinking about my career options and I eventually do want to become a lawyer, specifically prosecutor or solicitor. But i am stressed out by the thought that a history degree will limit me.
Does anybody know the best way for me to pursue a career in law and is a history degrees substantial enough for the field of law?
Thanks to anyone who answers, i really appreciate it
I really enjoy studying history and I dont really want to give this up- however realistically I should be thinking about my career options and I eventually do want to become a lawyer, specifically prosecutor or solicitor. But i am stressed out by the thought that a history degree will limit me.
Does anybody know the best way for me to pursue a career in law and is a history degrees substantial enough for the field of law?
Thanks to anyone who answers, i really appreciate it
Absolutely! In fact, over 50% of people entering a law career do so without a law degree
A history degree is a strong degree to do too, so don't worry about that - just choose something you enjoy! As the above poster said, you would have to do a GDL after your degree. This is a one year course at a university on law; it is essentially a fast-track law degree. After you would do an LPC (if you go down the solicitor route) or a BPTC (if you want to be a barrister) before you can practice full time
#MooooseOriginal post by laimamaidanwal
I am in year 13 and am really unsure about what to study at university.
I really enjoy studying history and I dont really want to give this up- however realistically I should be thinking about my career options and I eventually do want to become a lawyer, specifically prosecutor or solicitor. But i am stressed out by the thought that a history degree will limit me.
Does anybody know the best way for me to pursue a career in law and is a history degrees substantial enough for the field of law?
Thanks to anyone who answers, i really appreciate it
I really enjoy studying history and I dont really want to give this up- however realistically I should be thinking about my career options and I eventually do want to become a lawyer, specifically prosecutor or solicitor. But i am stressed out by the thought that a history degree will limit me.
Does anybody know the best way for me to pursue a career in law and is a history degrees substantial enough for the field of law?
Thanks to anyone who answers, i really appreciate it
Yes its fine. It wont limit you in terms of law, but it will take you a year longer. About 50% of solictors these days study anon law degree.
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