Why would going to oxbridge be better than going to a smaller university?
I plan to study Law at University and want to specialise in Human Rights. I plan to get a Law degree before pursuing a master degree. I wanted to know whether going to a smaller university would make any difference in job prospects or potential future achievements?
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why would going to a small university be good? bigger universities have a bigger funding pool, more ideas floating round (research), in the case of top universities they (unsurprisingly) benefit from a good reputation, and they have a better atmosphere than a university with only a few thousand students
Original post by HoldThisL
why would going to a small university be good? bigger universities have a bigger funding pool, more ideas floating round (research), in the case of top universities they (unsurprisingly) benefit from a good reputation, and they have a better atmosphere than a university with only a few thousand students
But in terms of job prospects, does it change anything?
Original post by TheRareSamuel
But in terms of job prospects, does it change anything?
well for law yes.
honestly it depends on what uni you go to. what uni are you planning to go to?
If actual quality of education is a non-factor to you, then sure I guess.
I assume you haven't done much research on law careers and training contract? You should check out chamber students website but this page in particular:
https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/where-to-start/newsletter/law-firms-preferred-universities
https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/where-to-start/newsletter/law-firms-preferred-universities
Original post by yotsr123
well for law yes.
honestly it depends on what uni you go to. what uni are you planning to go to?
honestly it depends on what uni you go to. what uni are you planning to go to?
I was thinking of Gloucester University. Their law and business block had been recently refurbished and their given opportunities for law seem very good. I know that perhaps other universities would offer even better premises and potentially better teaching standards, but it sounds good enough. It is only the prospects that I am interested in at the moment.
Anything to do with higher placed jobs?
Or opportunities abroad even?
Or annual pay?
I am (trying to be modest) quite clever and I don't know if this would be a bad move in any way and why?
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a law graduate from cambridge/Oxford would definitely have a better chance of getting a job than someone from a smaller/unknown law school
Original post by Anonymous
a law graduate from cambridge/Oxford would definitely have a better chance of getting a job than someone from a smaller/unknown law school
What if it wasn't oxbridge and instead was a university like exeter or manchester?
Original post by Aptitude.
Just do what makes you happy mate
Yh I know I should, of course.
But I need to be sure before I do it, you know.
Original post by TheRareSamuel
What if it wasn't oxbridge and instead was a university like exeter or manchester?
What are your predicted grades? If you are predicted something like AAA you would be better off going to a more prestigious uni for Law
Original post by harrysbar
What are your predicted grades? If you are predicted something like AAA you would be better off going to a more prestigious uni for Law
I am predicted AAA
why is that though?
Original post by TheRareSamuel
I am predicted AAA
Why would you go to Gloucester with AAA? Is it because you live there and want to commute from home?
Original post by harrysbar
Why would you go to Gloucester with AAA? Is it because you live there and want to commute from home?
that is partly the reason and also seems a less demanding ask financially. And yet it offers almost everything that I am looking for.
Original post by TheRareSamuel
that is partly the reason and also seems a less demanding ask financially. And yet it offers almost everything that I am looking for.
My feeling is that all things being equal, it is better to go to a larger, more prestigious university as you will get better access to certain opportunities - like Law firms visiting the uni and networking, for example. But at the end of the day, going to Gloucester will not prevent you from getting a training contract. You will be able to apply to the same firms, and if you have AAA and gain some good work experience during your degree, you will still be seen as a strong candidate. The best thing you can do at this stage is to book some Open Days - at Gloucester yes but also at "better" unis - see for yourself the difference between them.
If finances make unis closer to home more accessible and you want to commute from home, that is fair enough in my opinion.
Being a bigger university isn’t always better. I go MMU and they’re one of the biggest unis because they basically accept anyone lmao, even myself. Obviously oxbridge is in a whole other level
Original post by TheRareSamuel
What if it wasn't oxbridge and instead was a university like exeter or manchester?
Manchester you should be fine.
Liverpool a couple people I know got training contracts so it shouldn't be a problem.
Original post by TheRareSamuel
What if it wasn't oxbridge and instead was a university like exeter or manchester?
just try go to most prestige school you can, law isn't like medicine where the uni you go doesn't matter, you'd be far better of going to oxbridge and other top unis than Gloucester
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