u/nayeonietofu

Law with irrelevant subjects

Hiya so I'm currently in Year 12, and facing a big dilemma regarding my future. I am studying the IB so I do Higher Level Biology, Chemistry and Maths AA and Standard Level Economics, English Literature, and Chinese. I thought I wanted to go into medicine from the beginning of Year 12, but have recently (~2 months ago lol) come to the realisation that I only wished to follow that path for my parents' satisfaction. My parents are immigrants who both came to the UK without degrees and basic high school qualifications, but my mum locked in and did GCSEs and Level 3 qualifications and got into a nursing degree, while my dad works in a hospital as a support worker, and I think they (especially my mum) expect me to outperform them in the same field.

To get to the point, I have decided to follow law; this isn't a random decision. When I was in Year 9 I had a phase where I dreamt of becoming a lawyer at a top firm, but then I kinda just left it in the dust as I wasn't impressed by the long working hours. (ironic I know) This dream has been reignited, as I've always been into the humanities subjects, and I've never had a true affinity for science. My plan is to either go into a solicitor apprenticeship or go into a law degree /non-law degree at a top university, and then complete a law-conversion.

I might sound quite pretentious by constantly mentioning 'top' but I am forcing myself to aim as high as possible for my own satisfaction.

I got very decent GCSEs, with 99999998888 from a mid-performing state grammar school, with the 9s in English Language and Literature, Maths, Further Maths, Religious Studies, Biology and Physics. How likely am I to achieve my goals? I have no relevant work experience for law, apart from going to my local magistrates court and virtual courses. I also got into this programme called Black HERizons, but I have no idea how to source actual in person work experience since applications for most things are closed. What can I do, apart from reading around law, can I do? Am I at a disadvantage for taking irrelevant subjects? I'm aware that law firms do value applications from those who haven't completed a law degree, but at my stage, will I be seen as unfocused for my application?

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u/nayeonietofu — 10 days ago