What good questions to ask consultant about uni?
So, I booked a free 30-minute trial to talk to this lawyer, and I want to make the most out of it. I mainly need someone to guide me through the university application process to get into a good law school, and I thought it would be a good idea to consult a professional. What questions should I ask them? 
Original post by ScoobyZazzy
So, I booked a free 30-minute trial to talk to this lawyer, and I want to make the most out of it. I mainly need someone to guide me through the university application process to get into a good law school, and I thought it would be a good idea to consult a professional. What questions should I ask them?
Why are you applying if you're not interested in law? From my experience law at uni takes a lot of dedication. If you need someone to guide you through the application you're doing it wrong.
Original post by qlventy
Why are you applying if you're not interested in law? From my experience law at uni takes a lot of dedication. If you need someone to guide you through the application you're doing it wrong.
no I think I phrased it wrong Im actually really interested in law I just want to ask good questions from a former lawyer.
Original post by ScoobyZazzy
So, I booked a free 30-minute trial to talk to this lawyer, and I want to make the most out of it. I mainly need someone to guide me through the university application process to get into a good law school, and I thought it would be a good idea to consult a professional. What questions should I ask them?
Hi @ScoobyZazzy!
I think that speaking to a person involved with the industry is always such a great idea and it shows a real dedication to pursuing that line of work! I would ask them questions which they can answer relatively simply but that are impossible to find out without speaking to somebody who has practiced or is practicing law. I think a good starting point would be:
> Why did you choose to become a lawyer?
> What do you think the largest challenge that you face is as a lawyer?
> Which area of law did you specialise in?
> How do you think I can gain experience to help me to succeed on this career path?
Of course, this is just a very basic starting point and you should make the most of this opportunity by asking questions that you personally want to know the answer to but I hope this has helped a bit
Sophie
Original post by UniofLaw Student
Hi @ScoobyZazzy!
I think that speaking to a person involved with the industry is always such a great idea and it shows a real dedication to pursuing that line of work! I would ask them questions which they can answer relatively simply but that are impossible to find out without speaking to somebody who has practiced or is practicing law. I think a good starting point would be:
> Why did you choose to become a lawyer?
> What do you think the largest challenge that you face is as a lawyer?
> Which area of law did you specialise in?
> How do you think I can gain experience to help me to succeed on this career path?
Of course, this is just a very basic starting point and you should make the most of this opportunity by asking questions that you personally want to know the answer to but I hope this has helped a bit
Sophie
I think that speaking to a person involved with the industry is always such a great idea and it shows a real dedication to pursuing that line of work! I would ask them questions which they can answer relatively simply but that are impossible to find out without speaking to somebody who has practiced or is practicing law. I think a good starting point would be:
> Why did you choose to become a lawyer?
> What do you think the largest challenge that you face is as a lawyer?
> Which area of law did you specialise in?
> How do you think I can gain experience to help me to succeed on this career path?
Of course, this is just a very basic starting point and you should make the most of this opportunity by asking questions that you personally want to know the answer to but I hope this has helped a bit
Sophie
thanks for the advise. Can I ask what does a university look for before accepting a student other than grades?
(edited 7 months ago)
Original post by ScoobyZazzy
thanks for the advise. Can I ask what does a university look for before accepting a student other than grades?
@ScoobyZazzy, universities tend to look for dedication to the subject as well as a display of the skills that the course/ profession require. So, it is important to show that you understand what a law degree entails and that it is a subject you have a lot of interest in. A good way to do this, is by taking the time to talk to lawyers, applying for work experience or even as simple as listening to law podcasts such as Law in Action (on Spotify). Once you have shown you are dedicated to the topic, then it is good to get across some key skills. Lawyers need to be able to think critically and advocate their position so showing an interest in something like debating or some kind of performing always looks good. At the end of the day, there is no one thing a university is looking for. All universities want a student who is enthusiastic, well rounded and who they will know will succeed on the course
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