PGDL vs MA at BPP
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I am starting my law conversion course this September and would appreciate some advice about which course to take and whether to self fund.
I’m currently enrolled for the MA law conversion which I will apply for student finance but I’m contemplating doing the PGDL and self funding.
My reason for this change is that I’m hesitant to add more student debt to my name (I’m aware I’ll likely never completely pay it back but having debt concerns me, I would love to purchase a home soon).
Also I’ve been told some firms prefer the MA conversion over the PGDL. If the MA is preferred I would likely do that route to make myself as appealing to future firms - has anyone seen this?
Finally, to cut costs further I’m think about studying online instead of in-person lectures. Whilst I think I learn better in a class room setting, the £5000 fee difference is extremely appealing.
Any advice would be hugely appreciated!
I’m currently enrolled for the MA law conversion which I will apply for student finance but I’m contemplating doing the PGDL and self funding.
My reason for this change is that I’m hesitant to add more student debt to my name (I’m aware I’ll likely never completely pay it back but having debt concerns me, I would love to purchase a home soon).
Also I’ve been told some firms prefer the MA conversion over the PGDL. If the MA is preferred I would likely do that route to make myself as appealing to future firms - has anyone seen this?
Finally, to cut costs further I’m think about studying online instead of in-person lectures. Whilst I think I learn better in a class room setting, the £5000 fee difference is extremely appealing.
Any advice would be hugely appreciated!
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To be honest, the student loan after studies isn't really a debt but is a tax on your salary. So with mortgages, they'd only want to see you if you're earning enough to offset that tax versus someone that isn't paying a student loan off on the payslip
I also have looked at the MA Law route recently and have been told it's better rated than PGDL as it has more credits to fulfil overall. Pgdl is good I think if you can secure a Training contract or sponsorship afterwards for the SQE route
I also have looked at the MA Law route recently and have been told it's better rated than PGDL as it has more credits to fulfil overall. Pgdl is good I think if you can secure a Training contract or sponsorship afterwards for the SQE route
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