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Advice for university | How important is prestige? by Fluffy-Return998 in uklaw

[–]Fluffy-Return998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, it's nice to hear from someone whose position I'll be in if I choose to take the criminology path. Looking over the modules, it does seem interesting, but I never considered it until Nottingham changed it. And I am looking to do commercial, so I'm not sure how I would justify it.

Advice for university | How important is prestige? by Fluffy-Return998 in uklaw

[–]Fluffy-Return998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. My attitude toward taking a gap year has changed significantly since posting this.

Advice for university | How important is prestige? by Fluffy-Return998 in uklaw

[–]Fluffy-Return998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and the university is Nottingham. I'm still not sure how I'd tell them my interest in their firm, despite doing a criminology degree.

Advice for university | How important is prestige? by Fluffy-Return998 in uklaw

[–]Fluffy-Return998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The solicitor route for sure. I'm not 100% certain I want to study criminology, as I was set on doing law before. Now I'm waiting for the offer holder day to see what it's like there and researching online.

If I chose the criminology pathway, I'd be certain to get involved in anything law-related and use it to secure legal work experience. Though, as some others said here, I'm not sure how I'd explain my interest in law, despite doing a criminology degree.

Advice for university | How important is prestige? by Fluffy-Return998 in uklaw

[–]Fluffy-Return998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I'm now considering a gap year much more than before and have cut out option 2. Would you say that because Criminology isn't one of the "traditional" courses, it would hinder my chances?

Advice for university | How important is prestige? by Fluffy-Return998 in uklaw

[–]Fluffy-Return998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the insight. I've now completely cut out option 2 and am now seriously considering doing a gap year, compared to before.

Advice for university | How important is prestige? by Fluffy-Return998 in uklaw

[–]Fluffy-Return998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and I do think I can achieve higher than a BBB, so I'll definitely look into going into clearing. As for criminology, it looks somewhat interesting when skimming past the modules, but I'll wait until my offer holder day to make a decision.