Gap year or uni for law?

I’ve been debating whether or not I should go university, purely because I believe my current grades don’t reflect me and I to enter into a better university for better opportunities in law (like target unis). However, I’m not sure if I would be able to score an A. Whilst I never put in any real effort during my time in sixth form, I’m still unsure if I could attain one. I also don’t want to regret not pushing myself hard enough.

A question to ask yourself is how much this is simply about personal vanity - "I believe my current grades don’t reflect me". Stop worrying about how your grades are perceived by others and how you think they don't match your idea of yourself. Move on, accept the Uni place you have and get on with the next phase in your life. Employers do not care about 'which Uni' as much as school-leavers assume, and increasingly Law firms are recruiting 'Uni blind'. Work your socks off, get a First, do more at Uni than just study, and you will still have many wonderful career opportunities.

I’ve been debating whether or not I should go university, purely because I believe my current grades don’t reflect me and I to enter into a better university for better opportunities in law (like target unis). However, I’m not sure if I would be able to score an A. Whilst I never put in any real effort during my time in sixth form, I’m still unsure if I could attain one. I also don’t want to regret not pushing myself hard enough.

Hi @kiragd,
Thank you for your message 😊.
It’s completely normal to feel uncertain about your next steps, especially when you’re thinking about your future and aiming for the best opportunities.
It’s important to remember that lots of successful law graduates and lawyers come from a wide range of universities. What often matters most is how you make use of the opportunities available to you. Work experience, internships, societies, volunteering, and networking are all really important.
It’s also worth thinking carefully about where you really want to study. Choosing the right institution for you is the most important factor, regardless of whether it’s considered prestigious. If you’re in an environment where you feel supported, motivated, and engaged, you’ll be able to perform at your best, and that’s what matters most.
There are also multiple pathways into law. Some students transfer after their first year, others take a postgraduate conversion course, and many build fantastic careers starting from ‘lower ranking’ universities.
Whatever you decide, make sure it’s the path that feels right for you!
I hope that this helps!
Best wishes,
Clare
Admissions
Oxford Brookes University

Hi, you are totally right. As long as you stay disciplined and work hard, you can get through anything
I’ve decided to follow through with my gap year because I genuinely didn’t feel right going university right now. I’m definitely going to explore degree apprenticeships and universities that I want to pursue.
Your message was definitely reassuring to me, as someone who has been putting too much pressure on to me and my future. It’ll all work out.
Thank yo!

I’ve been debating whether or not I should go university, purely because I believe my current grades don’t reflect me and I to enter into a better university for better opportunities in law (like target unis). However, I’m not sure if I would be able to score an A. Whilst I never put in any real effort during my time in sixth form, I’m still unsure if I could attain one. I also don’t want to regret not pushing myself hard enough.