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Durham or Bristol to study law

I have offers to study law at both of these universities, as well as notts but I'm not really considering it, and I am unsure of which of these two universities I should firm. Both are great and I can't seem to decide where I'd like best. I also don't know which one would be better in terms of obtaining a job.

Further, if I do really well on my exams should I consider rejecting all my offers and applying to King's via clearing? I remember that they were in clearing for law last year.

Reply 1

Do not reject all your offers; wait until results day to find out if it really is in clearing and if they would take you. But personally I would stick to Univeristies you have spent time researching. What would be your reason for risking switching
Go to offer holder days for the others and see how the departments feel before making any decisions

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by totallyfine
Do not reject all your offers; wait until results day to find out if it really is in clearing and if they would take you. But personally I would stick to Univeristies you have spent time researching. What would be your reason for risking switching
Go to offer holder days for the others and see how the departments feel before making any decisions

Law is not going to be in Clearing at any top Unis.

Despite what school-leavers believe, Law employers do not obsess about 'which Uni'. Increasingly top Law firms are processing applications Uni-blind - they are far more interested in your ability and intellect than the badge on your degree certificate.

Go to Offer Holder visit days and look around critically, talk to current students and ask them what they like about being at that Uni.

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by saaransh07
I have offers to study law at both of these universities, as well as notts but I'm not really considering it, and I am unsure of which of these two universities I should firm. Both are great and I can't seem to decide where I'd like best. I also don't know which one would be better in terms of obtaining a job.
Further, if I do really well on my exams should I consider rejecting all my offers and applying to King's via clearing? I remember that they were in clearing for law last year.

Why would you prefer Kings over Durham or Bristol for Law? You won't be at a disadvantage securing a training contract going to any of the 3.

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by Academic007
Why would you prefer Kings over Durham or Bristol for Law? You won't be at a disadvantage securing a training contract going to any of the 3.

Which one would be better for me? Bristol or Durham?

Reply 5

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by saaransh07
Which one would be better for me? Bristol or Durham?

As others have said, it doesn't matter which you go to, as long as it feels right to you. So no one can answer this for you.

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