what is law/english lit like at uni?

Hiya

Yes, there are definitely a lot of sub-fields in law, each are very different. Corporate and commercial related laws are often the more financially rewarding, as it involves working with large companies in contrast to private clients (individuals). Criminal law, or other areas of law such as family, immigration can also be rewarding in terms of being able to assist people in need. So it is really up to you as to what field you are interested in.

A moot in a law context is something like a court trial. In University, there are often chances for students to participate in moots- i.e. playing the role of the barrister in a mock court situation. Since you mentioned wanting to become a barrister, mooting opportunities can be really useful.

Participating in a moot helps you build your confidence, public speaking skills, argument skills as well as improving your independent research skills. You can find more information about this here:https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/where-to-start/newsletter/what-is-mooting.

Hope that answers your question.
Chloe
University of Kent Student Rep

Hi! Thank you so much, you're experiences have most definitely been useful and thank you for taking your time out to reply to me!
Yes I've head that no Law course is easy and requires a lot of brain power and will! What were your assignments and the prep for them like? A lot of independent study I'm guessing. Also, what kind of books do you guys reads or do research from and how did you find it? And, what kind of law job do you want to get into after graduating? Like lawyer, solicitor, paralegal etc.
Thank you.

yes, if you want to be a barrister you need a qualifying law degree or conversion. UofG have a course that combines both and is about 75% law 25% english lit (but this varies and you can pick more or less english modules). especially if you want to be a barrister this may be a good option.

Hiya! I was just wondering, does that mean you'd need a catered personal statement to English and law? As I've been looking into this degree option, but my only worry is personal statements. I want to apply to do law and English, but the universities I've looked into that I want to go to, don't offer this as joint honours degree, except this university so far, so that means I'll probably end up applying to do a normal LLB Law at university. So if I do have to provide a section of English Literature on my personal statement, wouldn't it make it weird for universities I've applied to do solely law to read over it and see this? Thank you

My personal statement was only tailored only to law because that is what i applied for everywhere else and I am currently an offer holder for common law with english lit at glasgow so it didn’t impact me negatively. Tailor your personal statement to the course you apply to at most unis.

Ahh, alright thank you. That doesn't make a lot of sense to me, as you'd expect like maybe two separate personal statements or maybe even it being tailored. But at least I won't have to go through the extra effort. I'll still check and ask my careers advisors 😁

I Think it’s because it’s law with english lit so 75% law based and less english