How is studying Law at uni like?

Hi everyone,

I’m going to my final year of school next year and am applying for Law in the UK. However, i just want to ask current law students or those that have graduated, how is it like? Are you enjoying your course and is more interesting than you hoped for? I’m very interested in history and politics, and was initially going to study that at university, but after gaining some interest in law and doing a lot of research, I resolved to apply for law.

Would love your input!

Reply 1

Stiffy Byng

As no current or recent law students have replied thus far (they are all on a beach somewhere), you will have to make do with someone old.

I recommend that you study something which will engage your attention for at least three years, whether that is law or something else. As you may know, you can become a lawyer with a non-law degree.

Studying law requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to recognise the principle embodied by a legislative instrument or a judicial decision. The study and practice of law require a lot of reading. When I say a lot I mean a lot.

If you are interested in how law is made and develops, then a career in academic law or as a barrister may attract you. If you are more interested in the law as a tool for supporting aspects of human life, you may prefer to train as a solicitor (that interest is also relevant to practice as a barrister). It is sometimes said that barristers are engaged in the practice of law and solicitors are engaged in the business of law, but in fact both do a bit of both. The Bar is closer to the Academy, but every solicitor needs to be a good lawyer and not just a savvy business person.

I suggest that at this stage you ask yourself why you wish to study law. If you have not already read Tom Bingham's The Rule Of Law now is a good time to do so.

Reply 2

aspenaccom

Original post by uniacceptmepls

Hi everyone,
I’m going to my final year of school next year and am applying for Law in the UK. However, i just want to ask current law students or those that have graduated, how is it like? Are you enjoying your course and is more interesting than you hoped for? I’m very interested in history and politics, and was initially going to study that at university, but after gaining some interest in law and doing a lot of research, I resolved to apply for law.
Would love your input!

im about to enter my 2nd year of law and generally I do really enjoy law. However, I absolutely hated jurisprudence and public law. Other than that, law is pretty nice