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Is it worth to transfer universities? (LAW LLB)

Hi!! I’m currently retaking two a levels whilst at a met uni, I’m predicted to get AA and then the C is going to remain from last year because I can’t afford all three to retake. I’m at a met university studying LAW LLB so not the most reputable lol and I’m wondering if I were to get the AA is it rlly worth restarting first year at another uni like a Russel group? Also to note I’m predicted a first for my first year (thank god)!!!
Also does anyone know any rg unis that would accept second year transfers for LAW LLB
Original post by Alishah_
Hi!! I’m currently retaking two a levels whilst at a met uni, I’m predicted to get AA and then the C is going to remain from last year because I can’t afford all three to retake. I’m at a met university studying LAW LLB so not the most reputable lol and I’m wondering if I were to get the AA is it rlly worth restarting first year at another uni like a Russel group? Also to note I’m predicted a first for my first year (thank god)!!!
Also does anyone know any rg unis that would accept second year transfers for LAW LLB

So Option A is for you to restart your Law degree from first year, having gained entry to "another uni like a Russel group" with your AA (predicted) and C (actual) grades. Have you actually applied to any? Where were you thinking of applying, which you think might accept AAC? Many members of the Russell Group would have stopped accepting Law applications back in January, I suspect. We're now in April (just!). Or were you hoping something would crop-up in Clearing?

Option B is for you to transfer directly from the end of first year at your current uni to "any rg unis that would accept second year transfers". If a uni would accept such a transfer, they would almost certainly stipulate that you meet their standard entry requirements. Your AAC grades would therefore rule-out most (if not all) of the members of the Russell Group. They would need to have space, so you'd be relying on some students dropping out after the first year to make space for you - some will. The modules you've done in your first year would also need to be sufficiently similar to those in your target university. Finally, you'd need to be doing well at your current uni - which you clearly are.

I'd have thought your best option is to stay where you are. The teaching style clearly suits you, given that you're predicted a first for the year. So turn that prediction into a reality, and then carry it forward to the end of the course! :smile:

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Original post by DataVenia
So Option A is for you to restart your Law degree from first year, having gained entry to "another uni like a Russel group" with your AA (predicted) and C (actual) grades. Have you actually applied to any? Where were you thinking of applying, which you think might accept AAC? Many members of the Russell Group would have stopped accepting Law applications back in January, I suspect. We're now in April (just!). Or were you hoping something would crop-up in Clearing?
Option B is for you to transfer directly from the end of first year at your current uni to "any rg unis that would accept second year transfers". If a uni would accept such a transfer, they would almost certainly stipulate that you meet their standard entry requirements. Your AAC grades would therefore rule-out most (if not all) of the members of the Russell Group. They would need to have space, so you'd be relying on some students dropping out after the first year to make space for you - some will. The modules you've done in your first year would also need to be sufficiently similar to those in your target university. Finally, you'd need to be doing well at your current uni - which you clearly are.
I'd have thought your best option is to stay where you are. The teaching style clearly suits you, given that you're predicted a first for the year. So turn that prediction into a reality, and then carry it forward to the end of the course! :smile:


Well UoB is fine w me restarting first year there, but idk if it’s really worth losing a gift year for SFE and a year in general? Unless it is due to reputations of universities. Is the university you go to really that important in the law field?

Reply 3

Most of the competitive LLB Unis will not allow 2nd year transfers, and as above AAC isnt going to cut it - and you may have to take LNAT and that's finished for this year.

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Original post by McGinger
Most of the competitive LLB Unis will not allow 2nd year transfers, and as above AAC isnt going to cut it - and you may have to take LNAT and that's finished for this year.


Well most are fine w the AAC it’s just the question of if it’s worth restarting first year or not
Original post by Alishah_
Well UoB is fine w me restarting first year there, but idk if it’s really worth losing a gift year for SFE and a year in general? Unless it is due to reputations of universities. Is the university you go to really that important in the law field?

I'm going to tag-in @Stiffy Byng in the hope that they'll be able to answer your "Is the university you go to really that important in the law field?" question.

This post of theirs (from another thread) should point you in the right direction though:
Original post by Stiffy Byng
I add that law firms and barristers' chambers recruit on the basis of individual qualities. They do not recruit on the basis of which university a candidate studied at. In many instances, recruitment decisions are made without disclosure of the university name to the recruiters during the application process.

Having said that, some universities provide better education than others, and studying at those universities may (not must) make a person a more competitive candidate when seeking a professional training opportunity or a job. High entry standards may correspond to a higher standard of education. Being part of a motivated and high-achieving peer group is another bonus of studying at such a university. This does not mean that you cannot do well if you study at a less competitive university. All depends on your personal abilities, motivation, and drive.

I don't know anything about NTU. Many (not all) former Polytechnics and other recently established universities have fewer resources than longer established universities, and aren't as competitive as those universities.

SOAS is part of the well established University of London. SOAS is a relatively high-end place with a specialised focus on studies relating to non-European societies. It has a good law school.
Original post by DataVenia
So Option A is for you to restart your Law degree from first year, having gained entry to "another uni like a Russel group" with your AA (predicted) and C (actual) grades. Have you actually applied to any? Where were you thinking of applying, which you think might accept AAC? Many members of the Russell Group would have stopped accepting Law applications back in January, I suspect. We're now in April (just!). Or were you hoping something would crop-up in Clearing?
Option B is for you to transfer directly from the end of first year at your current uni to "any rg unis that would accept second year transfers". If a uni would accept such a transfer, they would almost certainly stipulate that you meet their standard entry requirements. Your AAC grades would therefore rule-out most (if not all) of the members of the Russell Group. They would need to have space, so you'd be relying on some students dropping out after the first year to make space for you - some will. The modules you've done in your first year would also need to be sufficiently similar to those in your target university. Finally, you'd need to be doing well at your current uni - which you clearly are.
I'd have thought your best option is to stay where you are. The teaching style clearly suits you, given that you're predicted a first for the year. So turn that prediction into a reality, and then carry it forward to the end of the course! :smile:

You could transfer to The University of Buckingham to study for the 2-year LLB LLB (Hons) Law (2-year degree) | University of Buckingham. Find out more Switching University to Buckingham | University of Buckingham
Hope this helps
Annie

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Original post by UOBuckingham CLP
You could transfer to The University of Buckingham to study for the 2-year LLB LLB (Hons) Law (2-year degree) | University of Buckingham. Find out more Switching University to Buckingham | University of Buckingham
Hope this helps
Annie


thank you so so much!!! I didn’t even think of this
Original post by Alishah_
Hi!! I’m currently retaking two a levels whilst at a met uni, I’m predicted to get AA and then the C is going to remain from last year because I can’t afford all three to retake. I’m at a met university studying LAW LLB so not the most reputable lol and I’m wondering if I were to get the AA is it rlly worth restarting first year at another uni like a Russel group? Also to note I’m predicted a first for my first year (thank god)!!!
Also does anyone know any rg unis that would accept second year transfers for LAW LLB

Hi @Alishah_

If you are looking for more reputable university, I would recommend looking beyond Russell Group universities as well. SOAS is an amazing university that specialises the areas of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. As a law student at SOAS, I would say our law school is great, particularly if you are interested in international or human rights law specifically. Our alumni has gone on to work at A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance, and the United Nations. Here is a short blog from one of our alumni students on how studying at SOAS had a massive impact on my career as a lawyer in Dubai.

In terms of the process of applying to transfer to second year Law LLB, the deadline is 30 June but the sooner you apply the better because spaces do fill up quickly. You will still be applying through UCAS and the entry requirements for second-years are:

1.

That you meet our Year 1 entry requirements, and

2.

Are on track to achieve or have achieved a 2:1 in their first year of their current studies.

Our first-year entry requirements for Law LLB are AAA however a strong personal statement and contextual information can make a world of difference to your application. The fact that you are predicted a first this year as well is amazing and will be definitely look good on your application.

I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to DM 🙂

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