Help picking a uni for law

Hi everyone, I am looking to study law at either Brunel, Greenwich, or Goldsmiths however I am unsure of which to pick. I don't have good grades which is why these are my best options. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Reply 1

McGinger

Do any of them offer any sort of work-experience or work-placement - this adds enormously to your graduate CV.

Reply 2

mnbvowmv

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by McGinger

Do any of them offer any sort of work-experience or work-placement - this adds enormously to your graduate CV.

yes brunel and goldsmiths does but its not a guarantee ill get the work experience.

Reply 3

BPPUniRepStudent

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Hi @mnbvowmv,

I’m going to be quite honest here because I think that’s more helpful than just ranking the unis.

Before choosing between Brunel, Greenwich or Goldsmiths, the most important question is what you want to do after you graduate.

Try to picture yourself at the end of the degree and ask questions like:

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Do I actually want to be a lawyer?

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If yes, what kind (solicitor, in-house, something else)?

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Or am I studying law mainly because I find it interesting, but I’m open to non-legal careers?

That kind of introspection is really important, and unfortunately it’s not something strangers online can decide for you.

If you’re unsure, one of the best practical things you can do is look up alumni from these universities on LinkedIn. See what people who studied law there are doing now. Message a few of them and ask about their paths. That will give you a much clearer idea of the realistic career outcomes from each option and you can ask questions about what factors you personally value (location, employability, teaching style, networking, diversity and inclusion etc.).

It’s also worth being realistic about risk. University is a big financial and time commitment, and many graduates, including law grads, end up unemployed or in low-paid work afterwards. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad choice, but it's just something to consider in this environment.

Also, if you already know you want to be a solicitor, it may be worth seriously looking into solicitor apprenticeships or alternative routes, which give you paid experience, avoid large debt, and can sometimes lead to stronger outcomes than a traditional degree.

Hope that helps, happy to answer any follow ups too!

Ronak

Reply 4

UniofLawStudent6

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by mnbvowmv

Hi @mnbvowmv ,

I completely agree with the above comments about work experience and alternative routes into law. If you're certain you actually want to become a lawyer, rather than simply wanting to study the academics/theory behind it, practical experience will be key - it's crucial you choose a university course or apprenticeship which will help you secure this and make the most out of the years you spend studying.

If entry requirements are a concern, you always have the option of studying a foundation year before your law degree. At the University of Law, for example, entry requirements for foundation years currently range from CC - DDE, as opposed to BBB for the usual 3-year LLB.

ULaw also has a fantastic employability programme to help you gain legal experience (whether in pro bono clinics, at law firms or in-house). Having someone to check your CV, cover letters and practice interviews with truly can make a huge difference - I don't think I'd have been able to secure my training contract without this kind of help!

Best of luck for whichever university you choose and let me know if you have any questions 😊

Holly - PGDL Student
University of Law