Why are you studying what you're studying?

[Kyle]

as a lawyer? :rolleyes: a desk jockey job doesn't count - anyone can do that - but if you have no interest in the law then clearly they're not going to want you. its really easy to spot someone who is only pretending to like what they do.



my cousin works for quite a big chambers. saying you did a gcse (or even an a level) in law gives a bad impression because they expect a graduate to have realised that the rubbish one covers at gcse/a level is irreverent.

having prior knowledge in any subject cannot really stand against you, regardless of its irrelevance to the current situation. so long as you are aware that it's just the tip of the iceberg and express an interest in pursuing it further, do you really think they are going to penalise you for that?

[Okeanos]

having prior knowledge in any subject cannot really stand against you, regardless of its irrelevance to the current situation. so long as you are aware that it's just the tip of the iceberg and express an interest in pursuing it further, do you really think they are going to penalise you for that?

it depends on what stage you're at. if you're applying to university, sure mention the gcse/a level - it wont do you any good but it probably wont harm you either. but if you're applying for a pupillage then you will already have either a LLB or a GDL plus a BPTC - if at this stage you're still talking about having a gcse in law then you're going to look completely incompetent.

[Cerys]

my cousin works for quite a big chambers. saying you did a gcse (or even an a level) in law gives a bad impression because they expect a graduate to have realised that the rubbish one covers at gcse/a level is irreverent.

The fact you have taken these isn't really going to change the future of your career.
It's down to opinion. Each chamber would have different preferences.

I feel that my time taking GCSE law has been very interesting and in no way is the content 'rubbish' or 'irrelevant' in my point of view as I have applied the knowledge in so many areas in so many ways.

[Kardan]

as far as I'm aware, that's a huge urban myth. Law at lower levels teaches a broad range of basic foundations that certainly put you ahead of the crowd when starting a law degree. No university I have encountered ever told me that my law a level was offputting to them had I wanted to start a law degree.

LSE definitely prefer you not to do law to get onto a law course, and if you have law and another soft subject, you won't be considered. I'm sure I read other unis didn't like it, but I think LSE is the only one that doesn't even consider accepting you (although you do need another soft A-Level).

[Daltron]

as a lawyer? :rolleyes: a desk jockey job doesn't count - anyone can do that - but if you have no interest in the law then clearly they're not going to want you. its really easy to spot someone who is only pretending to like what they do.

As a paralegal not a desk jockey. I never said I have no interest I said I don't find it overly interesting but I don't find it boring either.

I think the real point that should be made is no one is going to want to hire something with a terribly pessimistic outlook on life. It's quite embarassing

[Sian]

well, i studied archaeology because I really want to be a curator or archivist. Right now though I'm going for jobs in finance, because it's stable, easier to get into and better money right now. I'm young so I have time to still get into what I want to do a bit later.

[Catchy]

Studying midwifery because NHS pay my course fees. Joke... It was between that and Nursing but generally don't think I could ever do nursing, I decided to do voluntary work a few years back on a postnatal ward and really loved it and saw myself doing it and here I am. What interests me about it is it's generally fascinating and no day is ever the same when I'm on placement, I love not knowing what the day holds and it's so mad how everything can change from normal to an emergency within a split second, really gets your adrenaline pumping. I guess the career at the end of it motivates me and the fact that I get to play a massive part in the most important stage of anyones life

What do I want to get out of it? Become a registered midwife lol maybe get to consultant midwife one day, we'll see.

[Shar]

Studying midwifery because NHS pay my course fees. Joke... It was between that and Nursing but generally don't think I could ever do nursing, I decided to do voluntary work a few years back on a postnatal ward and really loved it and saw myself doing it and here I am. What interests me about it is it's generally fascinating and no day is ever the same when I'm on placement, I love not knowing what the day holds and it's so mad how everything can change from normal to an emergency within a split second, really gets your adrenaline pumping. I guess the career at the end of it motivates me and the fact that I get to play a massive part in the most important stage of anyones life

What do I want to get out of it? Become a registered midwife lol maybe get to consultant midwife one day, we'll see.

Omg yes become a consultant midwife please that would be great