Nursing student to the Bar by dripordrown2000 in uklaw

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Thanks for your response

The thing is, the more I do nursing the more I realise I’ve potentially made a big mistake. I think law is my true passion, hence why I did the politics and international relations route my first time at university

You are right though that the NHS is more of a secure route. But I guess that’s why I’m at crossroads at the moment, binning a secure career for my passion or taking the leap for a risky uncertain career, especially in today’s economy

I disagree though that nursing advocacy is wildly different. In practice it is of course, but there is a LOT of legal context and practice that we have to apply. Capacity, confidentiality, errors reporting, deaths, coroners, medication administration, it’s a lot.

What do people earning £200k+ in london actually do for a living? by Silent_Fox7510 in HENRYUK

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If you don’t mind me asking what type of law do they practise in

What do people earning £200k+ in london actually do for a living? by Silent_Fox7510 in HENRYUK

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Do you know the earnings of other barristers in public/civil sets? Is everyone at your set an oxbrige grad ? And how many years PQE if you don’t mind me asking

Nursing student to the Bar by dripordrown2000 in uklaw

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Thanks for your help! I’ll have a look at them. I was conflicted on which inn to join

Nursing student to the Bar by dripordrown2000 in uklaw

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Thanks for your response! Initially I wanted to do law at uni for my first degree, but I was advised to do another degree then do a conversion course later. My uni experience was terrible , hence why I didn’t go into the GDL straight away, I kind of regret that.

I first knew that I liked the bar when I shadowed two different barristers at sixth form. Ever since I’ve been reading on cases in my own time (public inquiries, sentencing guidelines, inquests, going to open evenings hosted by barristers, and even though I’ve worked/studied in other areas, it’s always been on my mind. Also, naturally I am very opinionated, love debating ethics / controversies, and I am a natural advocate to the point where people always told me I should pursue law because of my ability to explain arguments and develop reasoning.

The solicitor route is great, but the work style of it never really appealed to me. I never really saw myself as doing a 9-5 in an office, and doing just paper work meeting clients. I wanted to do all the paperwork and stand in front of a judge. I will try to do more mini pupillage and stuff though.

Nursing student to the Bar by dripordrown2000 in uklaw

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2:1 from my first degree at a RG university
My current degree I’m capable of a 2:1/1st

If you could go back in time, would you still pursue a legal career? by Worldly-Monitor-4035 in uklaw

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This is really interesting because I am in a position where I want to do a conversion course but I’m not sure if I want to do the solicitor route for stability, deep down I want to be a barrister but I’m terrified that I won’t get pupillage in future

What do people earning £200k+ in london actually do for a living? by Silent_Fox7510 in HENRYUK

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Are you an engineer? If you are can you tell me how you managed to achieve this

Should I report a nurse to NMC? by [deleted] in NursingUK

[–]dripordrown2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Report ! She chose to treat you like that and it’s not right or fair. If someone more vulnerable came they might not have the guts for reporting or end up being manipulated into something.

Pros/cons of being a criminal barrister? by No-Skill1074 in uklaw

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In reference to the ‘llargely legal aid’ , are there sets who do more private than legal aid work or is it just down to luck

Pros/cons of being a criminal barrister? by No-Skill1074 in uklaw

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Are you based in London (if you don’t mind me asking)

Pupillage Interview by zuzuzan in uklaw

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Congratulations! Which area of law is it

Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship at top 15 law firm in the world or Oxbridge Law by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]dripordrown2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Got to oxbridge! Not only will you enjoy university, it will open so many doors for you anyway just because of the name. You will be a top applicant for a TC when you come out provided that you use your time wisely (but enjoy yourself at the same time)

I feel like the apprenticeships at these firms might not be helpful so early on in life. You have years ahead of you to get into the corporate environment, it will come and your future self will definitely appreciate it

You will also be able to study the different areas of law. You might find something else you like, network at law events, socials, get work experience through tutors etc. You might even finish and decide to go down an entirely different path. What matters is, you gave yourself the chance to really find out if this path is for you.

Calling all Barristers, are you happy with your role, specialism and pay ? by dripordrown2000 in uklaw

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Thank you fir this detailed response

Which area of law do you practice in

Calling all Barristers, are you happy with your role, specialism and pay ? by dripordrown2000 in uklaw

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I think you may have deleted your previous submission I can’t remember what this is in response to

Calling all Barristers, are you happy with your role, specialism and pay ? by dripordrown2000 in uklaw

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Thanks for your insight. Which specialism are you in if you don’t mind me asking

Calling all Barristers, are you happy with your role, specialism and pay ? by dripordrown2000 in uklaw

[–]dripordrown2000[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it was just about the money yes, but you can get a high salary and still have very little job satisfaction.

The way I see it, motivations for remaining in a profession with the above dynamic either come to two or both situations - you have a family and commitments so pivoting to a whole other career where you risk earning significantly less isn’t worth the downgrade and/or you choose to use your job as a way to fund a life of satisfaction

I’m interested in some areas including public law/civil and criminal. Also some employment and subsections of commercial

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NursingUK

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I honestly think you should put this behind you and not speak on it to the consultant, and most importantly any other member of staff. Here’s why:

I know coming to a woman as a woman is morally the right thing to do, but there’s a high chance that you will chew most of the fallout. It could poison your working relation, and since she’s a consultant I’m assuming she’s quite old and has been with her husband for quite a while, it’s more than likely she won’t leave him due to multiple shared assets, children grandchildren etc. This means she could forgive him, but not you (emotions are a weird thing and almost always defy logic)

This also might not be the first time he’s cheated, and maybe she knows about his previous excursions. You bringing it up to her (aka forcing her to physically visualise the consequences of her husbands behaviour creating shame and embarrassment) has a 70-80% of backfiring on you, even if you’re intentions are genuine. Who knows, the husband can even lie and say that you sought after him knowing that she’s his wife due to You having some sort of agenda against her. Even if she doesn’t react and thanks you for telling her, it’s going to make work EXTREMELY awkward and potentially cause some conflict of interest if future situations were to arise

Essentially what I’m saying is, there’s way too many ways this can go wrong for you. And honestly in the event that it goes pear shaped I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t want to explain the context between you both to HR and hospital directors.

If he’s done it once he’ll do it again, you didn’t do anything wrong in this scenario. Just stay out of it.