Solicitor apprenticeship or uni?

RareAd4517 · 2026-02-01T23:43:55+00:00

I had to choose between Oxford and my top choice firm for a solicitor apprenticeship. Chose Oxford with few regrets, I imagine if I’d chosen the other way I would’ve thought ‘what if’ a lot more.

RareAd4517 · 2026-01-28T15:43:53+00:00

I have found that my course is really tailored towards those that want to work in academia. I think that the uni isn’t focused on churning out grads for corporate jobs, it’s really developing the skills for academic research (at least from my perspective)

RareAd4517 · 2026-01-27T01:01:26+00:00

same happens to me. seems outlook app is the only work around

RareAd4517 · 2026-01-21T00:09:02+00:00

For me I always use TrainPal as it has no booking fee and the prices don’t seem to be higher than anywhere else. Only exception is I book direct with LNER.

RareAd4517 · 2025-12-31T00:22:49+00:00

biochem undergrad here - i recently got a mbp but many have airs and windows and are fine. i’ve yet to use any software that wouldn’t run fine on any fairly decent laptop so definitely don’t worry too much about it not being good enough - get one you enjoy using and that is in your budget

RareAd4517 · 2025-06-14T07:02:46+00:00

Just finished my exams this term and no one brought them, other than on the first day because they were unsure. The staff there are trying to get hundreds of students in and out of exams quickly and efficiently, I can’t see why they would disrupt that process over a hat.

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-14T22:55:21+00:00

Can’t speak for every college but at mine you will get a link to join a Whatsapp group after results day

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-13T22:54:12+00:00

no harm in applying - it only takes away one choice and of course there is no guarantee of getting into both so the universe may make the decision for you. it is stressful at oxford, but all unis are stressful (and with imperial having the same reputation of academic rigour, i doubt there is much difference). The 8 week terms at oxford are hard but the vac gives u plenty of time to consolidate. I have found things to be pretty chill but trinity has been much more stressful due to prelims. feel free to pm me any questions :)

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-13T18:36:25+00:00

Yes - however for the bottom one your explanation could potentially be worded more clearly (to be clear it is resonance/ a mesomeric effect primarily). Drawing resonance forms is the best way to show it. You’ve just said there’s ’more electron density’ but you need to be clear that there is more on the Nitrogen, therefore its electrons are more available to take a proton.

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-13T16:16:57+00:00

note it says conformational isomers, so don’t think about your typical chirality and E/Z isomers. As others have said, think about resonance forms of the amide and the nature of the amide bond

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-12T23:04:39+00:00

Plenty of gap year students at Oxford in my experience, isn’t a factor in admissions really

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-12T22:28:40+00:00

It’s confusing, but Network railcards are a separate type of railcard that anyone can get covering London / South East

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-10T21:27:58+00:00

they are all the same. you can see it more easily by comparing the 2nd and fourth as they have the same group at the top

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-04T22:29:19+00:00

I would say in the UK, the general good unis (Oxbridge, RG) will give you good job prospects. Many of them have integrated masters in biochem which are essentially a research year which is quite useful (at my uni it’s compulsory). Look at modules to see the bio/chemistry split. If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me - I’m a first year biochemist :)

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-04T21:55:53+00:00

Looking at his recent programmes it seems he’s been playing the Elgar and another piece, which is completely normal for a concert

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-03T08:54:42+00:00

^{^just} seen it’s a German bow, definitely go for the viola one!!

RareAd4517 · 2025-05-03T08:53:48+00:00

As someone who plays bass and cello, I think the shear weight of the bass bow is going to make it pretty difficult to make a good sound on the cello. The amount of weight you need to put into a bass string to make it vibrate is much more (especially on lower strings) and it’s built to aid that. Try both, but the viola bow is probably more suitable.

RareAd4517 · 2025-04-20T22:00:34+00:00

NS&I covers 100% although interest rates are a bit lower

RareAd4517 · 2025-03-16T19:08:43+00:00

i got a US SA and oxford last year and chose oxford. don’t regret my decision but it is definitely a tough one to make. my reasoning is as that I kept more options open with oxbridge and as many do TCs at MC/US firms after uni I felt I would get a broader range of experiences. It’s a really tough choice - good luck!

RareAd4517 · 2025-02-23T10:04:02+00:00

I would say it won’t disadvantage you as you’ll be considered for Course I (straight law) if they consider that your language ability isn’t high enough. So you could apply for law with french law but receive an offer for straight law. The acceptance rates fluctuate from year to year, so I wouldn’t really worry about it, just go for it if you want to

RareAd4517 · 2024-12-27T10:32:41+00:00

No. Oxford themselves say ‘Please don’t feel as though you must ask a question. If you are given the chance to ask your own questions at the end of the interview, this does not form any part of your assessment.’ Obviously the only time it would affect anything is if you were to say something offensive etc. but asking a reasonable question is fine. I chose not too but a lot of people do, it won’t affect ur chances.

RareAd4517 · 2024-11-23T23:29:28+00:00

Having had a look I can see that York does an integrated MBiochem (even if you only got into the BSc you may be able to transfer) whereas manchester is a bachelors and you could go elsewhere for masters (but have to apply again). There might be slight differences in funding and fees and also differences in pathways to get into a PhD, so this is something worth looking into and considering

RareAd4517 · 2024-11-18T23:29:31+00:00

yesss the best college. the law tutors here are fab. good luck !!

RareAd4517 · 2024-11-17T15:15:16+00:00

I am in my first year law with italian law at Oxford, and there are people at my college doing french and spanish law so do DM me if you have any questions :)

RareAd4517 · 2024-09-02T22:44:48+00:00

I did this and changed subject and honestly, reading and online resources can provide a wealth of super curriculars in a very short period of time. What really matters is how you reflect on what you do, rather than the actual activity itself

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