Soton vs Brum
Hey
Just wondering whether Southampton or Birmingham is better to have a law degree from? Which one is more respectable for law and would widen my career prospects?
Am deciding between one of these for my 5th uni choice
(Will visit them ofc)
Just wondering whether Southampton or Birmingham is better to have a law degree from? Which one is more respectable for law and would widen my career prospects?
Am deciding between one of these for my 5th uni choice
(Will visit them ofc)
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Original post by J-SP
There isn’t really a difference between the two
Isn't Southampton better if you're interested in maritime law modules?
Original post by Insecable
Isn't Southampton better if you're interested in maritime law modules?
Every undergrad is doing maritime modules, like. You can't move for 'em.
Original post by J-SP
The OP didn’t state an interest in that.
Plus that level of specialism is only really worth any value at PG level
Plus that level of specialism is only really worth any value at PG level
Yeah, and btw I should have been clearer, I meant purely based on academic interest and not in terms of career prospects.
@Notoriety I am sad I can't do any maritime law modules next year (going into final year at Birmingham)
Original post by Insecable
Yeah, and btw I should have been clearer, I meant purely based on academic interest and not in terms of career prospects.
@Notoriety I am sad I can't do any maritime law modules next year (going into final year at Birmingham)
@Notoriety I am sad I can't do any maritime law modules next year (going into final year at Birmingham)
It is my academic specialism, so I certainly won't call it boring. It doesn't appeal to most, however!
That's weird, though. Surely you have commercial law at Brum, which will at least cover carriage of goods by sea? I did my LLB disso on charter parties, so that might be a way around it. It's what I did on my LLM as well.
Original post by Notoriety
It is my academic specialism, so I certainly won't call it boring. It doesn't appeal to most, however!
That's weird, though. Surely you have commercial law at Brum, which will at least cover carriage of goods by sea? I did my LLB disso on charter parties, so that might be a way around it. It's what I did on my LLM as well.
That's weird, though. Surely you have commercial law at Brum, which will at least cover carriage of goods by sea? I did my LLB disso on charter parties, so that might be a way around it. It's what I did on my LLM as well.
Yes, we have commercial law which covers "international sale of goods", although it's just one topic of a module that runs over a semester. There was a module dedicated to international sale of goods until last academic year but the module leader retired, unfortunately.
He taught us contract law last year and I loved how excited he got when talking about charterparties. All the shipping cases he discussed piqued my interest in the area. Although it is probably a mild intellectual curiosity at best.
I considered a dissertation relating to maritime law but I've gone with something else instead.
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My face goes red after half a shandy. It’s actually hard to stomach for some!
Original post by Notoriety
Maybe you shouldn't post after you've had half a shandy. Makes you even more tedious than normal.
Original post by Themysticalegg
My face goes red after half a shandy. It’s actually hard to stomach for some!
It's a powerful drug. It makes John forget he's a wee manlet with the BMI of a 15yo bulimic lass.
Original post by Notoriety
It is my academic specialism, so I certainly won't call it boring. It doesn't appeal to most, however!
Maritime law and equity. You must be fun at parties.
Original post by Palmyra
Maritime law and equity. You must be fun at parties.
And legal history.
I don't even like equity that much. I actually spent half my LLM on WTO law but that would have ruined your witticism.
Original post by Notoriety
Little Jonny Boi don't get sarcasm still?
I always find that sarcasm works better when people can tell it's sarcasm. Each to their own, though.
Original post by Notoriety
I actually spent half my LLM on WTO law but that would have ruined your witticism.
Who doesn't love a bit of WTO law. Do you think an argument could be made that the recent US extraterritorial sanctions against Iran violate article XI GATT?
Original post by Palmyra
I always find that sarcasm works better when people can tell it's sarcasm. Each to their own, though.
Well obviously, but how can you tell in advance that someone's going to get your sarcasm?
You can't, which is why it's so delightful when they do
Original post by rose.obrien
Hey
Just wondering whether Southampton or Birmingham is better to have a law degree from? Which one is more respectable for law and would widen my career prospects?
Am deciding between one of these for my 5th uni choice
(Will visit them ofc)
Just wondering whether Southampton or Birmingham is better to have a law degree from? Which one is more respectable for law and would widen my career prospects?
Am deciding between one of these for my 5th uni choice
(Will visit them ofc)
In conclusion, Brum and Soton are about the same in terms of how respected they are. As J-SP stated, they both will serve as a firm foundation from which to launch your career.
Soton has some advantages. It is undoubtedly one of the best maritime law schools in the world -- you see influx of people from China studying there for a reason! But really that will not affect most undergraduate students as most do not care about maritime law!
Base your decision, therefore, on where you would like to live and things of that nature. I would suggest you do the same for your other 4 choices.
Wait I'm a dual national, are you inferring Chinese people are smart! 
Papa Noto thinks I'm smart! @harrysbar 
Papa Noto thinks I'm smart! @harrysbar Original post by Notoriety
In conclusion, Brum and Soton are about the same in terms of how respected they are. As J-SP stated, they both will serve as a firm foundation from which to launch your career.
Soton has some advantages. It is undoubtedly one of the best maritime law schools in the world -- you see influx of people from China studying there for a reason! But really that will not affect most undergraduate students as most do not care about maritime law!
Base your decision, therefore, on where you would like to live and things of that nature. I would suggest you do the same for your other 4 choices.
Soton has some advantages. It is undoubtedly one of the best maritime law schools in the world -- you see influx of people from China studying there for a reason! But really that will not affect most undergraduate students as most do not care about maritime law!
Base your decision, therefore, on where you would like to live and things of that nature. I would suggest you do the same for your other 4 choices.
Original post by Themysticalegg
Wait I'm a dual national, are you inferring Chinese people are smart! Papa Noto thinks I'm smart! @harrysbar
Papa Noto thinks I'm smart! @harrysbar Implying.
No, I mean it's a great distance to travel and very expensive. Rather than go to Oxbridge these people are seeking out the maritime expertise of Southampton.
Your own uni is a leading maritime place, as well. I was thinking about doing my PhD there, but they lack funding.
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