Would a Geography degree be appropriate for Law?

Hey everyone,

From what I understand, it is (in theory) possible to pursue a degree in any area and then complete a GDL afterwards and have the same qualifications as if you had completed an undergraduate degree in law. However, upon doing some research on LinkedIn and on some of the big law firm's websites, I have noticed that those who did do this route have often done the same few degrees. Mainly, these have been History, Politics or Economics. Is this because these degrees are most appropriate for a career in Law and thus valued most by firms looking for new people to employ or is it just that people who take these degrees are more likely to apply for jobs in Law than those who have taken other degrees (such as Geography)?

In summary: would I have a better shot a pursuing a career in law if I were to take a degree in History or Politics rather than Geography?

I ask this as I take all three (Geography, Politics and History) at A Level and I enjoy each of them, however, I have always found Geography to come more naturally than the others. As a result, it is currently the degree I think I am most likely to apply for next year. However, I am still not fully decided and, as I consider law to be a possible career path, this may form a part of my decision.

Any reason you are not just doing a law degree if that's the end goal?

Either way, from my understanding (final year law student, countless legal open days etc.), it's more about the grade than the degree itself. A first in geography is going to help you a lot more than a 2:1 in another. To that end, I'd say do what you enjoy most and then the GDL. Preferably at a good uni too.

Good luck!

It doesn't matter at all. Study what you like.

I have a solicitor child with a BSc in geography and that one is a very good London lawyer in private practice. Another one is on the LPC now and again has a geography BSc. I also worked at an IP firm and we even ahd people with PhDs in biotech and loved science degree people and maths. (I did an LLB)

Hey everyone,

From what I understand, it is (in theory) possible to pursue a degree in any area and then complete a GDL afterwards and have the same qualifications as if you had completed an undergraduate degree in law. However, upon doing some research on LinkedIn and on some of the big law firm's websites, I have noticed that those who did do this route have often done the same few degrees. Mainly, these have been History, Politics or Economics. Is this because these degrees are most appropriate for a career in Law and thus valued most by firms looking for new people to employ or is it just that people who take these degrees are more likely to apply for jobs in Law than those who have taken other degrees (such as Geography)?

In summary: would I have a better shot a pursuing a career in law if I were to take a degree in History or Politics rather than Geography?

I ask this as I take all three (Geography, Politics and History) at A Level and I enjoy each of them, however, I have always found Geography to come more naturally than the others. As a result, it is currently the degree I think I am most likely to apply for next year. However, I am still not fully decided and, as I consider law to be a possible career path, this may form a part of my decision.