Is Law for You?

When someone is thinking of applying to study Law, there are probably two principal areas of doubt and concern.

  1. Am I going to enjoy studying Law? Although some school leavers have taken A-level Law, most of those undertaking a Law degree have not studied it before university.
  2. In which ways will a Law degree help my career? Although many Law graduates do go into the legal professions (e.g. solicitor, barrister, judge), many do not, begging the question: what careers are they undertaking?

In order to see whether you will enjoy Law, we have compiled a short, not very serious, questionnaire that may help you to decide if Law is for you. Our Law Admissions team is on hand to answer any questions you may have about life at The University of Buckingham. If you want to test yourself, here is the link.

With regard to the career paths of Law graduates, though perhaps a sizeable minority go on to practise law in England and Wales, or indeed abroad (e.g. Nigeria or Canada), many Law graduates follow careers in management, finance or the civil service. Indeed, some end up as politicians e.g. Lady Thatcher, a former Chancellor of the University was a barrister.

To find out more about The University of Buckingham, why not visit us on an Open Day, or be a Law Student for a Day?

T: +44 (0)1280 828344
E: admissions@buckingham.ac.uk

Attend a Law event

Apr24
Law Taster
OnlineFind out about our unique two-year LLB degree, experience a themed tutorial session, and speak to a member of staff and current Law student.
Apr24
Masterclass Law Lecture with Michael Beloff KC
Vinson BuildingJoin the Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Law, Professor Adolfo Paolini, in conversation with Michael Beloff KC.
May08
Law Taster
Franciscan BuildingAre you an aspiring solicitor or barrister? Or, perhaps you want to work in compliance or financial services. Delivered over two years, our LLB at Buckingham will support you in achieving your career ambitions.
Sep20
International Conference on Human Rights, Sustainability and Climate Change
The Vinson CentreA conference of cutting-edge findings where researchers, experts, scholars, postgraduate students, academics and non-academics, public commentators, policy makers and activists are invited to submit abstracts for presentation.