Is there a undergrad preference for law conversions?

I will be applying to university next year, and I’m pretty set on not doing an LLB, but instead Sociology (and then a conversion)—a subject that comes naturally to me in both GCSE and A-Level and something I really think I’d enjoy at university (and therefore do well in).

I know that now a lot of firms take in non-law graduates, but I was just wondering if certain degrees are taken as 'seriously’ as others.

If I were to do sociology at LSE/UCL and someone did politics at Bristol or geography at Durham, would my option be less favourable due to it being sociology?

I say this as I know Sociology is sometimes considered to be a ‘Mickey Mouse’ degree (which I don’t understand—it’s so interesting and insightful), so I was worried it may not be held in high regard compared to other non-law graduates’ degrees.

Obviously the grade I’d achieve and the things I do outside the lecture hall to get law-related experiences would be important too, but as my title suggests, will my choice of sociology hinder me due to the subject’s perception?

Reply 1

Stiffy Byng

About half of the practising lawyers in the UK don't have law degrees, and this isn't a new thing. First degrees in STEM subjects are useful to those wishing to practise in hard IP, and essential for those wishing to qualify as Patent Attorneys. Otherwise, the subject of your first degree will not impact your career prospects in the law.

Reply 2

17Student17

It's fine. The only issue is finances as if you need a masters loan for law post grad - that covers one year not two and most people are not sponsored by law firms for that.