Dropping out of uni for a job as a barristers clerk?

I'm currently in my second year of a law degree at a good Russell group uni. I did well in my a levels, but for some reason I've struggled since the start with this law degree, only scraping 2.1s at the best. I have just completed my January exams and I know that they did not go very well. This has left me wondering if I'm cut out for a law degree. I have an interview with a top London barristers chambers to become a barristers clerk, and although obviously I probably won't get the job, if I do I'm seriously considering dropping out and taking the job.

I have excellent friends at uni who I would miss so much though

I'm not sure what to do

Please advise

Reply 1

alleycat393

Getting 2.1s isn't scraping through! Most people end up with one and do very well in life. That said you don't need a law degree to do law. Maybe see how far down the application process you get with the job and then consider dropping out. Bear in mind that a degree will still open a lot of doors. What's your back up plan if you drop out and don't get this job?

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Reply 2

Jackieox

I'd personally stick it out, you might get the law clerk job but would there be much room for progression without having a degree? Especially if you wanted to stay in the law industry

Reply 3

fxlloutboyy

I'd carry on with your degree, you're doing well! You'll end up with a better job in the end

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Reply 4

doodle_333

I'd try and stick it out. A 2.1 is a good result and having a degree will open many doors for you down the line that you will be glad of, it's not that much longer to grin and bear it.