Should I do it?

Hi, I love psychology a-level, and I’m rly interested in forensic psychology. I would like to be a lawyer for the International Criminal Court. I didn’t do psychology at gcse, but I would love to do it at a-level. However, everyone tells me it’s super hard and I will struggle and not enjoy it. But I’m willing to put in the work.
I’m scared they are right tho and it’ll be too much.
Should I do psychology at a-level?

Hi, I love psychology a-level, and I’m rly interested in forensic psychology. I would like to be a lawyer for the International Criminal Court. I didn’t do psychology at gcse, but I would love to do it at a-level. However, everyone tells me it’s super hard and I will struggle and not enjoy it. But I’m willing to put in the work.
I’m scared they are right tho and it’ll be too much.
Should I do psychology at a-level?

Hi, I love psychology a-level, and I’m rly interested in forensic psychology. I would like to be a lawyer for the International Criminal Court. I didn’t do psychology at gcse, but I would love to do it at a-level. However, everyone tells me it’s super hard and I will struggle and not enjoy it. But I’m willing to put in the work.
I’m scared they are right tho and it’ll be too much.
Should I do psychology at a-level?

Hi, I love psychology a-level, and I’m rly interested in forensic psychology. I would like to be a lawyer for the International Criminal Court. I didn’t do psychology at gcse, but I would love to do it at a-level. However, everyone tells me it’s super hard and I will struggle and not enjoy it. But I’m willing to put in the work.
I’m scared they are right tho and it’ll be too much.
Should I do psychology at a-level?

Hey there 😁
It’s fantastic that you love Psychology and your ambition to become a lawyer is really inspiring! However, one thing to keep in mind is that to become a lawyer, especially for something as specialised as the International Criminal Court, you’ll need to pursue a law degree. Psychology, while incredibly valuable, isn’t the typical path to law.
Nevertheless, studying Psychology at A-level could still be a great choice if you're passionate about the subject, as it gives you insights into human behavior - something that’s very relevant in the field of law. Plus, if your love for Psychology remains unchanged, you might find yourself deciding to continue with it. There are plenty of exciting career paths you could follow with a psychology degree. For example, you could become a forensic psychologist, where you’d work closely with law enforcement and the justice system. Or, you might consider roles in criminal profiling, counselling, or even research, all of which are impactful and rewarding in their own right.
As for the difficulty, A-level Psychology can be challenging, but with your passion and willingness to work hard, you can absolutely succeed. Many students start Psychology at A-level without having done it at GCSE, and they thrive. Plus, enjoying the subject can make the work feel less like a struggle and more like an opportunity to learn and grow.
So, if Psychology is something you’re truly interested in, I’d say go for it! You’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge that could complement your future career pathway no matter what will be your final decision (as you still have plenty of time and your ideas might change). However, if you’re sure that becoming a lawyer is the right move, I’d consider law related A-levels.
I hope it was helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.
Take care,
Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University

I did psychology and it was my favourite alevel! I found it really enjoyable. There is a LOT to remember, however the content itself wasn’t too bad for me (apart from the more science based topics like biopsych, which was difficult) but if you have an interest, go for it! I would just recommend to find a way of revision that works for you and gradually make resources as you go since there’s lots of content

Hi, I love psychology a-level, and I’m rly interested in forensic psychology. I would like to be a lawyer for the International Criminal Court. I didn’t do psychology at gcse, but I would love to do it at a-level. However, everyone tells me it’s super hard and I will struggle and not enjoy it. But I’m willing to put in the work.
I’m scared they are right tho and it’ll be too much.
Should I do psychology at a-level?

hey, i'm currently doing my a-level in psychology. my high school did not have it as a subject choice but i really loved and i also want to go onto do forensic psychology - so that i can become a forensic psychologist. im not overly educated on what subjects you will need to get into a law degree but i've really loved psychology so far. there is a lot of content to keep on top of especially with your other a levels, AS levels and any extra curriculars so keep that in mind. i'd recommend looking at what topics your college might pick the topics you do in second year - so after doing the required topics my teachers have picked relationships, schizophrenia and forensic psychology to cover. im not sure if this is the same everywhere but just remember they could not pick forensics to cover.

Thank you so much Julia!
If I am honest, law does not really interest me, and I was mainly advised to do it for the money. I am very interested in criminology and psychology, so if I were to go into that field, how would I go about it? What would I have to do in university and what a-levels would I need to do?
Thank you so much for all your help!!!