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What would you say are the top universities for Law (like top 10 or something) and if they have anything in common that they prefer (e.g work experience, certain a-levels)
And what would you say are the best firms to go into after universities and advice on how to get into them
And what would you say are the best firms to go into after universities and advice on how to get into them
Reply 1
i’m still in year 13 so i cant give like major advice but i’d say you’re best checking https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/law
the obvious ones though are like uonotts, warwick, durham, ucl and so on so forth.
you don’t have to go to a top 10 university to secure a good job, applying to a russell group though will probably be helpful. some top 10 unis still take the lnat but most don’t now as it’s quite dated but i’d suggest checking anyway. i still applied to russell groups without an lnat (for the ones that don’t take them obviously) and i’m completely happy with my choices. also i feel like all universities want work experience on your personal statement, the more prestigious ones will want work experience in a law firm to show that you know and have experienced what it’s like to be a solicitor, trainee etc. personally i did work experiences in two law firms and this definitely boosted my personal statement i think as well as my other extra curriculars as i had my firm uni email me saying they were impressed by my application and giving me another p grade reduction as well as the 2 grade reduction i had already received and that’s for a RG uni. in terms of law firms, it’s subjective as to what you want to go into. some areas of law like animal law, advertisement or something quite niche won’t be necessarily hard to get into as there won’t be as much competition but you will still need a good grade from uni. if you’re looking to go into corporate, criminal, international then you’re gonna have to set yourself apart from other candidates which will include a plethora of work experience, trainee taster days, shadowing etc and most firms won’t accept anything below a 2:1 which is silly to me lol but yk.. in terms of a levels to take, a lot of unis prefer you actually don’t take a level law as they want to start you fresh but it doesn’t matter really you can still take it. i did and tbh i love it and i think it gives me a head start into first year as what is covered in 2 years of a level law is covered in first year. i also take english language and literature combined and product design. you don’t necessarily need to take essay based subjects but i highly recommend you do. some unis will have a list on what subjects they allow, for example uni of leeds accept 2 subjects like chemistry, biology, geography, physcology but doesn’t accept dt product design or art i think it was so i couldn’t apply. but either way i’m happy with the choices i picked and hopefully cant wait to start uni.
i hope this helped, i want to help students as much as i can as i never received the help from anyone else so let me know if u have any more questions
the obvious ones though are like uonotts, warwick, durham, ucl and so on so forth.
you don’t have to go to a top 10 university to secure a good job, applying to a russell group though will probably be helpful. some top 10 unis still take the lnat but most don’t now as it’s quite dated but i’d suggest checking anyway. i still applied to russell groups without an lnat (for the ones that don’t take them obviously) and i’m completely happy with my choices. also i feel like all universities want work experience on your personal statement, the more prestigious ones will want work experience in a law firm to show that you know and have experienced what it’s like to be a solicitor, trainee etc. personally i did work experiences in two law firms and this definitely boosted my personal statement i think as well as my other extra curriculars as i had my firm uni email me saying they were impressed by my application and giving me another p grade reduction as well as the 2 grade reduction i had already received and that’s for a RG uni. in terms of law firms, it’s subjective as to what you want to go into. some areas of law like animal law, advertisement or something quite niche won’t be necessarily hard to get into as there won’t be as much competition but you will still need a good grade from uni. if you’re looking to go into corporate, criminal, international then you’re gonna have to set yourself apart from other candidates which will include a plethora of work experience, trainee taster days, shadowing etc and most firms won’t accept anything below a 2:1 which is silly to me lol but yk.. in terms of a levels to take, a lot of unis prefer you actually don’t take a level law as they want to start you fresh but it doesn’t matter really you can still take it. i did and tbh i love it and i think it gives me a head start into first year as what is covered in 2 years of a level law is covered in first year. i also take english language and literature combined and product design. you don’t necessarily need to take essay based subjects but i highly recommend you do. some unis will have a list on what subjects they allow, for example uni of leeds accept 2 subjects like chemistry, biology, geography, physcology but doesn’t accept dt product design or art i think it was so i couldn’t apply. but either way i’m happy with the choices i picked and hopefully cant wait to start uni.
i hope this helped, i want to help students as much as i can as i never received the help from anyone else so let me know if u have any more questions
Reply 2
Original post by tianna.h
i’m still in year 13 so i cant give like major advice but i’d say you’re best checking https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/law
the obvious ones though are like uonotts, warwick, durham, ucl and so on so forth.
you don’t have to go to a top 10 university to secure a good job, applying to a russell group though will probably be helpful. some top 10 unis still take the lnat but most don’t now as it’s quite dated but i’d suggest checking anyway. i still applied to russell groups without an lnat (for the ones that don’t take them obviously) and i’m completely happy with my choices. also i feel like all universities want work experience on your personal statement, the more prestigious ones will want work experience in a law firm to show that you know and have experienced what it’s like to be a solicitor, trainee etc. personally i did work experiences in two law firms and this definitely boosted my personal statement i think as well as my other extra curriculars as i had my firm uni email me saying they were impressed by my application and giving me another p grade reduction as well as the 2 grade reduction i had already received and that’s for a RG uni. in terms of law firms, it’s subjective as to what you want to go into. some areas of law like animal law, advertisement or something quite niche won’t be necessarily hard to get into as there won’t be as much competition but you will still need a good grade from uni. if you’re looking to go into corporate, criminal, international then you’re gonna have to set yourself apart from other candidates which will include a plethora of work experience, trainee taster days, shadowing etc and most firms won’t accept anything below a 2:1 which is silly to me lol but yk.. in terms of a levels to take, a lot of unis prefer you actually don’t take a level law as they want to start you fresh but it doesn’t matter really you can still take it. i did and tbh i love it and i think it gives me a head start into first year as what is covered in 2 years of a level law is covered in first year. i also take english language and literature combined and product design. you don’t necessarily need to take essay based subjects but i highly recommend you do. some unis will have a list on what subjects they allow, for example uni of leeds accept 2 subjects like chemistry, biology, geography, physcology but doesn’t accept dt product design or art i think it was so i couldn’t apply. but either way i’m happy with the choices i picked and hopefully cant wait to start uni.
i hope this helped, i want to help students as much as i can as i never received the help from anyone else so let me know if u have any more questions
the obvious ones though are like uonotts, warwick, durham, ucl and so on so forth.
you don’t have to go to a top 10 university to secure a good job, applying to a russell group though will probably be helpful. some top 10 unis still take the lnat but most don’t now as it’s quite dated but i’d suggest checking anyway. i still applied to russell groups without an lnat (for the ones that don’t take them obviously) and i’m completely happy with my choices. also i feel like all universities want work experience on your personal statement, the more prestigious ones will want work experience in a law firm to show that you know and have experienced what it’s like to be a solicitor, trainee etc. personally i did work experiences in two law firms and this definitely boosted my personal statement i think as well as my other extra curriculars as i had my firm uni email me saying they were impressed by my application and giving me another p grade reduction as well as the 2 grade reduction i had already received and that’s for a RG uni. in terms of law firms, it’s subjective as to what you want to go into. some areas of law like animal law, advertisement or something quite niche won’t be necessarily hard to get into as there won’t be as much competition but you will still need a good grade from uni. if you’re looking to go into corporate, criminal, international then you’re gonna have to set yourself apart from other candidates which will include a plethora of work experience, trainee taster days, shadowing etc and most firms won’t accept anything below a 2:1 which is silly to me lol but yk.. in terms of a levels to take, a lot of unis prefer you actually don’t take a level law as they want to start you fresh but it doesn’t matter really you can still take it. i did and tbh i love it and i think it gives me a head start into first year as what is covered in 2 years of a level law is covered in first year. i also take english language and literature combined and product design. you don’t necessarily need to take essay based subjects but i highly recommend you do. some unis will have a list on what subjects they allow, for example uni of leeds accept 2 subjects like chemistry, biology, geography, physcology but doesn’t accept dt product design or art i think it was so i couldn’t apply. but either way i’m happy with the choices i picked and hopefully cant wait to start uni.
i hope this helped, i want to help students as much as i can as i never received the help from anyone else so let me know if u have any more questions
Thanks for that!
Reply 3
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Original post by tianna.h
i’m still in year 13 so i cant give like major advice but i’d say you’re best checking https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/law
the obvious ones though are like uonotts, warwick, durham, ucl and so on so forth.
you don’t have to go to a top 10 university to secure a good job, applying to a russell group though will probably be helpful. some top 10 unis still take the lnat but most don’t now as it’s quite dated but i’d suggest checking anyway. i still applied to russell groups without an lnat (for the ones that don’t take them obviously) and i’m completely happy with my choices. also i feel like all universities want work experience on your personal statement, the more prestigious ones will want work experience in a law firm to show that you know and have experienced what it’s like to be a solicitor, trainee etc. personally i did work experiences in two law firms and this definitely boosted my personal statement i think as well as my other extra curriculars as i had my firm uni email me saying they were impressed by my application and giving me another p grade reduction as well as the 2 grade reduction i had already received and that’s for a RG uni. in terms of law firms, it’s subjective as to what you want to go into. some areas of law like animal law, advertisement or something quite niche won’t be necessarily hard to get into as there won’t be as much competition but you will still need a good grade from uni. if you’re looking to go into corporate, criminal, international then you’re gonna have to set yourself apart from other candidates which will include a plethora of work experience, trainee taster days, shadowing etc and most firms won’t accept anything below a 2:1 which is silly to me lol but yk.. in terms of a levels to take, a lot of unis prefer you actually don’t take a level law as they want to start you fresh but it doesn’t matter really you can still take it. i did and tbh i love it and i think it gives me a head start into first year as what is covered in 2 years of a level law is covered in first year. i also take english language and literature combined and product design. you don’t necessarily need to take essay based subjects but i highly recommend you do. some unis will have a list on what subjects they allow, for example uni of leeds accept 2 subjects like chemistry, biology, geography, physcology but doesn’t accept dt product design or art i think it was so i couldn’t apply. but either way i’m happy with the choices i picked and hopefully cant wait to start uni.
i hope this helped, i want to help students as much as i can as i never received the help from anyone else so let me know if u have any more questions
the obvious ones though are like uonotts, warwick, durham, ucl and so on so forth.
you don’t have to go to a top 10 university to secure a good job, applying to a russell group though will probably be helpful. some top 10 unis still take the lnat but most don’t now as it’s quite dated but i’d suggest checking anyway. i still applied to russell groups without an lnat (for the ones that don’t take them obviously) and i’m completely happy with my choices. also i feel like all universities want work experience on your personal statement, the more prestigious ones will want work experience in a law firm to show that you know and have experienced what it’s like to be a solicitor, trainee etc. personally i did work experiences in two law firms and this definitely boosted my personal statement i think as well as my other extra curriculars as i had my firm uni email me saying they were impressed by my application and giving me another p grade reduction as well as the 2 grade reduction i had already received and that’s for a RG uni. in terms of law firms, it’s subjective as to what you want to go into. some areas of law like animal law, advertisement or something quite niche won’t be necessarily hard to get into as there won’t be as much competition but you will still need a good grade from uni. if you’re looking to go into corporate, criminal, international then you’re gonna have to set yourself apart from other candidates which will include a plethora of work experience, trainee taster days, shadowing etc and most firms won’t accept anything below a 2:1 which is silly to me lol but yk.. in terms of a levels to take, a lot of unis prefer you actually don’t take a level law as they want to start you fresh but it doesn’t matter really you can still take it. i did and tbh i love it and i think it gives me a head start into first year as what is covered in 2 years of a level law is covered in first year. i also take english language and literature combined and product design. you don’t necessarily need to take essay based subjects but i highly recommend you do. some unis will have a list on what subjects they allow, for example uni of leeds accept 2 subjects like chemistry, biology, geography, physcology but doesn’t accept dt product design or art i think it was so i couldn’t apply. but either way i’m happy with the choices i picked and hopefully cant wait to start uni.
i hope this helped, i want to help students as much as i can as i never received the help from anyone else so let me know if u have any more questions
Thanks for this as I am soon going to make my choices to uni and write up my personal statement. I just need to find some work experience in a law firm but its really hard as I don't know anyone doing law and I don't live close to any firms either
Reply 4
Hi, I am studying Law at a Uni of Notts. For the top 10 best, the way I would group it after talking to grad recruitment in law firms and being in commercial law firms is 1. Oxbridge 2.the rest (Considering you have at least AAB/ABB) thats it. The reason I put Oxbridge 1 is not even for its 'name' but just because of the people who get into oxbridge tend to have the best A levels and experience thus gets into the best firm so there really isnt bias in that sense. For the best firms, well depends what your looking for! whethether its MC firms or US firms or more niche Firms. I prefer MC/US Firms and thats where I have my TC but any other question feel free to ask!
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 5
Original post by intheimageofGOD
Hi, I am studying Law at a Uni of Notts. For the top 10 best, the way I would group it after talking to grad recruitment in law firms and being in commercial law firms is 1. Oxbridge 2.the rest (Considering you have at least AAB/ABB) thats it. The reason I put Oxbridge 1 is not even for its 'name' but just because of the people who get into oxbridge tend to have the best A levels and experience thus gets into the best firm so there really isnt bias in that sense. For the best firms, well depends what your looking for! whethether its MC firms or US firms or more niche Firms. I prefer MC/US Firms and thats where I have my TC but any other question feel free to ask!
I'm interested in studying law at Nottingham! How are you finding the course, teaching and student environment there? I know Nottingham is a big target university for lots of commercial firms and I'm quite interested in getting involved with opportunities there, as it is currently my top choice.
Reply 6
Original post by _Blessing_
Thanks for this as I am soon going to make my choices to uni and write up my personal statement. I just need to find some work experience in a law firm but its really hard as I don't know anyone doing law and I don't live close to any firms either
yes it’s rlly difficult to find work experience! i only was offered it because my aunties solicitor owed her a favour and even then i had to travel from nottingham to leeds so i could do it. but if you’re having trouble, online work experience is always the way to go x
Reply 7
Original post by _Blessing_
What would you say are the top universities for Law (like top 10 or something) and if they have anything in common that they prefer (e.g work experience, certain a-levels)
And what would you say are the best firms to go into after universities and advice on how to get into them
And what would you say are the best firms to go into after universities and advice on how to get into them
I attend Bristol and the ranking probably goes something like this (to note, this is in my head; https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/where-to-start/newsletter/law-firms-preferred-universities-2019 places universities like LSE lower, and Bristol higher):
1.
Oxford
2.
Cambridge
3.
LSE
4.
Durham
5.
(Insert another Russell Group)
6.
Bristol
7.
UCL
8.
KCL
9.
Nottingham
10.
Exeter
On the best firms, you're looking at the Magic Circle and US firms:
MC firms (5 in total):
•
Allen & Overy
•
Clifford Chance
•
Freshfields
•
Slaughter & May
•
Linklaters
•
Skadden Arps
•
Akin Gump
•
Clyde & Co (actually a UK firm - whoops!)
•
Sidley Austin
•
Latham & Watkins
Best of luck
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 8
hi has anyone here ever taken the lsat before? im an international student from australia that's just about to finish a levels and planning to go back to australia for uni. u need to apply after results day because term opens in january over there so just in case ive registered for the october round of LSATs as a backup because the university of adelaide takes it as an alternate pathway to entry (80th percentile) without any other consideration for other qualifications. apologies if my summary is so muddled lmao but if anyone has any advice im begging for help!
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 9
The firms listed all have good reputations although Clyde & Co is a UK firm and has a fraction of the profitability of the others. Still a good firm in its own sectors.
Reply 10
Imperial doesn’t offer law so shouldn’t be on the list.
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 11
I would also add that the list of “best” firms is quite subjective. For example, there are a number of UK firms that are more profitable than some of the Magic Circle firms - in terms of functioning as businesses, that would make them “better”. Also, many of the US firms are significantly more profitable but some of them may have less developed trainee programmes.
Reply 12
Original post by _Blessing_
Thanks for this as I am soon going to make my choices to uni and write up my personal statement. I just need to find some work experience in a law firm but its really hard as I don't know anyone doing law and I don't live close to any firms either
I got offers from nottingham and leeds without any work expirence, so maybe only necesserary for oxbridge?
Reply 13
Original post by CameraCup2541
I got offers from nottingham and leeds without any work expirence, so maybe only necesserary for oxbridge?
Work experience really isn’t necessary for any undergrad law course. Oxbridge in particular are more interested in super curriculars and that you’ve read around the topics & formed your own opinions on them.
Reply 14
Original post by bibachu
I'm interested in studying law at Nottingham! How are you finding the course, teaching and student environment there? I know Nottingham is a big target university for lots of commercial firms and I'm quite interested in getting involved with opportunities there, as it is currently my top choice.
Hi, I am not the person u replied to but i go to Notts for Law and well I find that all lectuerers are helpful they want to help and ensure that you get the best grades possible, whether they are good lectuerers are subjective I find my EU lectuerer quite dull but others think hes great. Notts is very much a student city, our campus is away from the city so its very much a studenty area. There are loads of events, societies and things to get involved in. With commercial firms, yes there are loads of MC firms and SC firms that attend our uni for workshops etc, I myself have an offer from a TC for a MC firm and so do some of my friends also so take that as you want. but All in all I really enjoy it!
Reply 15
Original post by vfsvfscvfswc
Hi, I am not the person u replied to but i go to Notts for Law and well I find that all lectuerers are helpful they want to help and ensure that you get the best grades possible, whether they are good lectuerers are subjective I find my EU lectuerer quite dull but others think hes great. Notts is very much a student city, our campus is away from the city so its very much a studenty area. There are loads of events, societies and things to get involved in. With commercial firms, yes there are loads of MC firms and SC firms that attend our uni for workshops etc, I myself have an offer from a TC for a MC firm and so do some of my friends also so take that as you want. but All in all I really enjoy it!
Thank you so much for telling me about your experience! Nottingham sounds like a great university and I can’t wait to see it at their open day!
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