Law vs Dentistry
I'm in year 12, currently doing my AS and i'm stuck between choosing Dental or Law school. I have the right subjects to do both.
In terms of course, salary, work hours etc. which course do you guys think is the best to take.
Thanks
In terms of course, salary, work hours etc. which course do you guys think is the best to take.
Thanks
Original post by Insecable
Hard to compare the two. They are both completely different fields and disciplines. Dentistry is better for job stability, since you're basically guaranteed a job in the field if you graduate. What do you enjoy more though?
Well i've been told that i'm good at debating/writing in general. Law has good income as well.
Dentistry is good as well, like you said job stability. But is that the only adv for Dentistry though? Dental school is 5+ years compared with Law which is 3-4 years.
I'm still trying to make my mind up/
I've currently been offered a place to study dentistry. When I was in year 12 I wasn't sure what to do between dentistry or maths. If you want something health related then dentistry definitely offers that. You can also make your way up in both fields. If you haven't done so already, I would recommend trying to get work experience and see which you enjoy more
Original post by Miss.Unknow
Well i've been told that i'm good at debating/writing in general. Law has good income as well.
Dentistry is good as well, like you said job stability. But is that the only adv for Dentistry though? Dental school is 5+ years compared with Law which is 3-4 years.
I'm still trying to make my mind up/
Dentistry is good as well, like you said job stability. But is that the only adv for Dentistry though? Dental school is 5+ years compared with Law which is 3-4 years.
I'm still trying to make my mind up/
If you do Law, you're not guaranteed a job in Law though. Bear that in mind. You should try to determine what you're most passionate about though. Maybe try reading about some Law and Dentistry topics?
Original post by Insecable
If you do Law, you're not guaranteed a job in Law though. Bear that in mind. You should try to determine what you're most passionate about though. Maybe try reading about some Law and Dentistry topics?
Hmm yeah i'll do that.
But what if i graduate out of a prestigious uni or Russel group? Wouldn't my chances of getting a job increase in your opinion?
Pros of Dentistry
-Prestigious job
-Guaranteed a job right away.
-Pays well
Cons of Dentistry:
-5-6 years of Dental School.
-More years = more debt
Pros of Law
-prestigious Job
-Pays well
-3-4 years of study
-Can do a year abroad
Cons of Law
-Not guaranteed a job after grad
-Longer working hours
Can i apply to both lol XD
Original post by Miss.Unknow
Hmm yeah i'll do that.
But what if i graduate out of a prestigious uni or Russel group? Wouldn't my chances of getting a job increase in your opinion?
Pros of Dentistry
-Prestigious job
-Guaranteed a job right away.
-Pays well
Cons of Dentistry:
-5-6 years of Dental School.
-More years = more debt
Pros of Law
-prestigious Job
-Pays well
-3-4 years of study
-Can do a year abroad
Cons of Law
-Not guaranteed a job after grad
-Longer working hours
Can i apply to both lol XD
But what if i graduate out of a prestigious uni or Russel group? Wouldn't my chances of getting a job increase in your opinion?
Pros of Dentistry
-Prestigious job
-Guaranteed a job right away.
-Pays well
Cons of Dentistry:
-5-6 years of Dental School.
-More years = more debt
Pros of Law
-prestigious Job
-Pays well
-3-4 years of study
-Can do a year abroad
Cons of Law
-Not guaranteed a job after grad
-Longer working hours
Can i apply to both lol XD
Factor in what you find more interesting too? I did work experience with a Dentist in Year 10 and realised it was not for me at all. I'm starting Law at an RG uni this year. I have read a lot about Law, done work experience related to it and I definitely think it's right for me. I didn't just figure it out automatically though, I had to put myself through those things.
Good luck!
Original post by Insecable
Factor in what you find more interesting too? I did work experience with a Dentist in Year 10 and realised it was not for me at all. I'm starting Law at an RG uni this year. I have read a lot about Law, done work experience related to it and I definitely think it's right for me. I didn't just figure it out automatically though, I had to put myself through those things.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Okay! Thank you for your advice it really helped!
Original post by Miss.Unknow
Okay! Thank you for your advice it really helped!
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
Original post by Insecable
Factor in what you find more interesting too? I did work experience with a Dentist in Year 10 and realised it was not for me at all. I'm starting Law at an RG uni this year. I have read a lot about Law, done work experience related to it and I definitely think it's right for me. I didn't just figure it out automatically though, I had to put myself through those things.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Haha I had a similar experience, I was all set to be a doc until the year of UCAs came
I didn't do a lot of experience but I did a lot for medicine, and somehow something just didn't feel right. Then I shadowed a judge and summer courses/ readings and fell in love with the subject. It's a gradual thing though, but I'm starting law this year (provided I meet my offer) and don't regret anything so far xOriginal post by Titania_Fleuret_
Haha I had a similar experience, I was all set to be a doc until the year of UCAs came I didn't do a lot of experience but I did a lot for medicine, and somehow something just didn't feel right. Then I shadowed a judge and summer courses/ readings and fell in love with the subject. It's a gradual thing though, but I'm starting law this year (provided I meet my offer) and don't regret anything so far x
I didn't do a lot of experience but I did a lot for medicine, and somehow something just didn't feel right. Then I shadowed a judge and summer courses/ readings and fell in love with the subject. It's a gradual thing though, but I'm starting law this year (provided I meet my offer) and don't regret anything so far xI bet shadowing a judge was a great experience! Where do you plan on studying?
I’m currently holding 2 of these offer: law and dentistry. I wanted to do Med actually but I’m still waiting for that offer but rn i really have to decide btw theses two. One of the main factor for me is the fees. Dentistry is twice the sch fees of law. I always loved medicine and dentistry is a little similar but not entirely...many people has asked me to do law over the years because of my personality but I feel my heart has always been in the healthcare field. I’m looking at perhaps which is more ‘worth it’ as in because the fees are so high (international student) and I don’t wanna put so much stress on my parents. For example, dentistry is so much more expensive to study and if that’s the case, will that profession pay better than if I were to study law? I wish I can just go with passion but at this moment, there are so many factors to it...
Original post by Miss.Unknow
I'm in year 12, currently doing my AS and i'm stuck between choosing Dental or Law school. I have the right subjects to do both.
In terms of course, salary, work hours etc. which course do you guys think is the best to take.
Thanks
In terms of course, salary, work hours etc. which course do you guys think is the best to take.
Thanks
where till have u gotten now
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