So stuck on what to firm and insure

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I’m honestly losing my mind trying to choose my firm and insurance for Law. I’ve done so much research that it’s just stressing me out more, my school has been no help at all, and I cannot be bothered to keep digging through league tables and random opinions that all contradict each other.
My offers are for Law at:
- Durham (with foundation year)
- Exeter (with professional placement)
- QMUL
- Nottingham
I have no idea what to firm or insure. Every time I think I’ve figured it out, I read something else and spiral again. Durham feels prestigious but the foundation year complicates things. Exeter’s placement sounds great but I don’t know how it compares. And with these two unis I really don't know if I would fit in well as a black woman. QMUL and Nottingham both seem good for Law, and NTU (my fifth) gets good student satisfaction but I don’t know how employers view it (I'm not considering it tbh).
If anyone has experience with these unis, especially for Law, or has been in the same situation, please tell me what actually matters when choosing. I feel like I’m going in circles and I just want some real, honest advice from people who’ve been through it.
Any help would be massively appreciated!!

(edited 1 month ago)

Reply 1

Whatswhat

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It would seem odd to choose a foundation year course if you have perfectly good offers for non foundation degrees, why would you want to give yourself an extra year of debt? QMUL , Nottingham ,Exeter are all at a similar “ level” ( placement years are generally very beneficial career wise but you don’t have to proceed with a placement year if you change your mind or don’t find a placement) so where would you see yourself being happiest to study? Sounds as if it might be down to placement year versus environmental factors . Are they all the same offer grades?

Reply 2

Aanjello

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by Whatswhat

It would seem odd to choose a foundation year course if you have perfectly good offers for non foundation degrees, why would you want to give yourself an extra year of debt? QMUL , Nottingham ,Exeter are all at a similar “ level” ( placement years are generally very beneficial career wise but you don’t have to proceed with a placement year if you change your mind or don’t find a placement) so where would you see yourself being happiest to study? Sounds as if it might be down to placement year versus environmental factors . Are they all the same offer grades?

Thanks for the response! The foundation year was a choice I made because I realistically don’t see myself getting AAA for QMUL or AAB for Nottingham. Exeter is ABB, which I could get, but I don’t think I’d fit in there and I’m worried I’d end up feeling really isolated. QMUL is the one uni I feel I can genuinely picture myself being happy. The area is familiar, the student community is diverse and I do believe I could thrive in an environment like that. Durham's foundation year was appealing to me because it's a prestigious uni, the entry requirements are definitely achievable for me (CCC), and I already know people doing the same course, so I won't be alone and I do believe I could thrive and be happy there too!

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