Law business or finance
Reply 1
Reply 2
Idk Im just really struggling to pick between the three maths isnt my strongest asset i do love the solicitor part I would like to help people Bru i do want to have a business one day and the saying if you work in money then you will get money
Reply 3
I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this. Wanting to move out of a toxic home and earn independently as soon as possible is completely understandable, and it makes sense that you’re feeling torn. If maths isn’t your strongest area, pure finance or economics at the Russell Group level can be quite demanding and may not be the quickest route in practice. Those degrees suit people who are genuinely comfortable with numbers.
If you like the solicitor route and helping people, the law fits that well. It relies much more on communication, analysis, and people skills than maths. The downside is that it usually takes longer before the financial rewards improve, so it’s more of a long-term plan. If you want to have a business one day, you don’t need a business degree to do that. Many solicitors and professionals later start their own firms or businesses once they have experience and stability.
A good compromise could be a law with a commercial or business focus, or business/management with some legal content. That keeps your options open, avoids heavy maths, and still leads to solid careers.
From my perspective as a law student, I’d say choose the path you can realistically complete well and use to gain independence, not just the one that sounds like it pays the most on paper.
Kind regards,
Faith
ULaw Ambassador and MA Law (Conversion) Student
Reply 4
Hi,
I’d like to add a bit to what Faith said.
The key is picking something you can complete successfully and use as a stepping stone toward your goals. Your biggest advantage is that you live in London, there's quite literally no other place on earth more suitable for top tier internships and schemes.
A few things to consider:
•
Law: Since you like helping people and the solicitor side, law could be a good fit. It’s people-focused, doesn’t rely heavily on maths, and can eventually lead to strong earning potential, especially if you move into commercial law or start your own firm. You can also combine law knowledge with business later which i frequently do as my family is interested in the property business.
•
Business/Management: This is flexible, doesn’t rely heavily on maths, and can lead to starting your own business or entering finance, consulting, or management roles. Many business degrees offer short placements or internships in London, which could help you start earning sooner.
•
Finance/Economics: These are often higher-earning routes, but they can be maths-intensive and competitive. If maths isn’t your strength, you might find them challenging and stressful, which could slow your progress toward independence.
•
Combo options: Some Russell Group universities offer joint degrees like Law with Business, Management with Law, or Law with Finance, which give you multiple career options without overloading on maths. You could also look into accelerated courses or degrees with placement years to start earning sooner.
I personally did a law with business degree, before switching to pure LLB when I realised I wasn't interested in starting my own business, but more on helping and expanding current ones.
You’ve got options, take a realistic, step-by-step approach and you’ll find a route that works.
Kind regards,
Alfred,
Ulaw.
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- university
- Alevel choices
- Degree suggestions
- Careers advice
- Education
- is my a level combo good??
- Which Uni shall I pick??
- University Funding
- Will my student finance be affected if I pay for a level 5 OBS course privately
- career advice
- Do I stay or transfer uni?
- Can I self study Economics or should I do another subject?
- Can I study economics and finance ba at uni of Manchester
- Different work experiences
- Portsmouth or oxford brookes
- Why has Cambridge land economy become so popular in recent years?
- Non London degree apprenticeships
- Legal placement years
- What careers can I do with an Accounting and Finance degree?
- Bayes or KCL
Last reply 2 months ago
(Very) Mature Vet Student Offering Advice! (Access Courses, Applications, Parent Etc)44
98
Last reply 7 months ago
Will the Job Centre and Restart leave me alone once I start a full-time degreeLast reply 7 months ago
Advice needed on getting distinctions for Access to HE through Learn Direct
How The Student Room is moderated
To keep The Student Room safe for everyone, we moderate posts that are added to the site.
