Hi!
I hold 2 degrees in international relations, but am finding the politics job market really difficult. There are just not enough jobs especially after funding cuts.
I was thinking about shifting to law. The problem is that i am already 27 and feel really behind. Will this career shift be worth it or is just another dead end?
Essentially, I had mitigating circumstances in my first year during my exams as a non-law student at a top 5 RG (had to pick up full-time work in April/May to support both parents after they suddenly lost their jobs, and essentially self-funded my sibling's school), which led to me getting 2:2s and 3rds across all first-year modules, and a 3rd overall. Now that the situation is much better, I expect to finish second year with a first or high 2:1.
I have competitive legal experience, including several open/insight days, exclusive internships at elite city firms and human rights orgs, university student law-related competition wins, etc. I also got AAAA at A-Level and majority 9's at GCSE.
I'm wondering how badly affected I'll be when I apply to vac schemes in 3rd year. Will my mitigating circumstances and the clear upward trajectory from first to second year be enough to get my foot in the door as an otherwise competitive applicant? What else can I do?
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice on career paths and expectations! But first of all I have to describe my situation 🫡
I do not hold a standard UK LLB (undergraduate law degree)as I have completed B.A LL.B from India and nor am I a qualified lawyer in my home country. Recently I had a session with the YORK LAW SCHOOL’s faculty member and he told me about the SQE route to become a solicitor in England and Wales as it’s the only job se tor which is high in demand and has lots of opportunities in context of career but after reviewing the intense domestic syllabus (and realizing my true interests), I have decided I do not want to take the SQE.
Instead, I want to fully commit to pursuing an LLM in International Corporate and Commercial Law.
I am highly interested in the strategic, high-level side of law—such as cross-border contracts, M&A, corporate governance, and international arbitration—rather than domestic litigation or strict English procedural law.
Since I am skipping the traditional solicitor route, I want to know what the job market looks like for someone with my background.
What are the best non-traditional legal roles for an LLM graduate with no SQE/qualifying degree? (e.g., In-house contract specialists, corporate compliance, legal consultancy at Big 4 firms?)
Which specific jurisdictions or industries (tech, banking, international trade) are most receptive to hiring LLM-only graduates?
What practical skills or certifications should I target during my master's to make my CV stand out to corporate employers?
Thank you guys and please do help me out!
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Hey everyone,
I’m an international student planning to study the LLM SQE in London. My absolute top priorities are passing both SQE1 and SQE2 on the first attempt and securing a job/visa sponsorship in the UK afterward.
I am trying to choose between City St George’s (The City Law School) and The University of Law (ULaw).
From my research so far:
City seems to have a reputation for smaller cohorts, intensive classroom teaching, and rigorous mock exams (especially for SQE2). It is also significantly cheaper.
ULaw is the massive, established brand with a huge alumni network and lots of firm partnerships, but I’ve heard mixed reviews about cohort sizes and independent study loads.
Since the SRA doesn’t publish official pass rates by provider, I would love some honest feedback from anyone who has done the SQE at either place:
Exam Prep: Which provider actually prepares you better for the brutal reality of the SQE exams?
Careers Support: As an international student who needs a visa, did you find their careers service actually helpful for finding QWE or international-friendly firms?
Value: Is ULaw worth the higher price tag compared to City?
Any insights, pros/cons, or personal experiences would be massively appreciated! Thanks in advance.
