u/TheRegularBelt

Hi all,

Me again! I was here yesterday with some questions and now I have another. So, I'm a non-law grad who recently made the decision to transition in my 1st year. I've been doing a lot of research into the practice and it's something that interests me. I think the degree I'm doing is fine (English Lit and Linguistics), as apparently a lot of English grads convert to Law following the completion of their degree.

But I'm a tad concerned about my university's standing. I currently attend University of Birmingham, which is a Russell Group, but it seems as though it may be viewed at the bottom of the barrel compared to the other members by law firms, which is a shame. I worked really hard to get the grades to come here. Nevertheless, that's my fault and I should've done research into this (even though I only made the change recently!) before coming here.

So, how can I make do? I'm never going to beat an Oxbridge applicant, but do I have any chance at all of entering MC and US firms if I bust my ass off, get a 1st and get some experience under my belt? Does anyone with experience know anything about my circumstances?

Thank you in advance!

Can any current people who work in the legal industry, particularly at respected and well-paying firms advise me?

I've heard Uni of Birmingham isn't very respected by top US firms and that it's viewed as just 'acceptable'. Are my chances at getting anywhere really gonna be this stunted?

Hi all,

Humanities student here who is very deeply regretting not choosing Law. I'm about to be in my 2nd year, so I'm unable to switch now, but I'd really like to transition to Law following the completion of my degree. I study at the University of Birmingham, so a decently respected RG institution, but not the best of the best or anything.

Is there any realistic chance of me being able to make this work? Especially at a good firm? What can I do following my degree, or during it, to make this a possibility? I need some advice on how to proceed with this. I suspect that most people here will be law graduates, but if you're a non-law grad who made the transition, your advice will be particularly helpful!

Thank you in advance.