Which Uni?

[FlamBango]

definitely Warwick. Had a look round there when my stepdaughter was off to uni. Great place, accommodation was really good and they had a pretty good supermarket on campus But yeah, a Russell group uni will look good on his CV when the time comes.

 

[Mr C]

Coventry is the closest but the city centre is still some 4 miles aways. Warwick is nearly double that.

That means getting late busses and taxis for nights out.

Could be seen as a good thing or a bad thing. Don't under-estimate the laziness of a student though.

As far as I remember there is a direct bus that goes to Coventry from Warwick Uni and back, so it's not so bad a journey.

Warwick is easily the best university in the list there for a lot of subjects, though Law isn't something I know much about. I would assume just by its prestige as a Russell group that should be enough. Though I would also argue that Russell Group universities don't systematically offer the best "education" their status is what is far more important when applying for jobs and post-graduate opportunities.

 

[ivrytwr3]

So he's had conditional offers for UEA, Kent and Keele - still nothing from Warwick

We attended an open day at UEA earlier this week, accommodation, lecturers, meet other students etc. There were loads of plus points, namely:

Opportunity to 4th year in the US
Local law firms come onto campus and set up clinics which students sit in on and eventually lead.
Focus on getting students internships, placements etc due to UEA's contacts - so will help getting into jobs not just their education.
Very student focused, loads of stuff to do with Mental Health, support etc

Negative:

Not Warwick.

I feel son will be safer and more looked after at UEA and get a better rounded education. Is Uni more about the experience or should he be focused on the institution name on his degree at the end of it all?

 

[phonemonkey]

I feel son will be safer and more looked after at UEA and get a better rounded education. Is Uni more about the experience or should he be focused on the institution name on his degree at the end of it all?

I'm not sure anyone here can answer that. If he's more vulnerable and/or likely to need the pastoral care offered by USE to come out the other end with a degree at all and as a happy well adjusted member of society then perhaps that would be a better option. A law degree is better than none for his chosen field after all and arguably no degree, no matter how prestigious, is worth sacrificing your mental and emotional wellbeing.

However if he's ambitious and only a high flying career is going to cut it for him the Warwick if he gets offered a place might well suit his needs better.

It's all about what's important to him. No one is saying he can't have a successful career without a degree from Warwick just that to have a super successful career a degree from Warwick would be the most advantageous of the choices.

 

[Voltar]

So he's had conditional offers for UEA, Kent and Keele - still nothing from Warwick

We attended an open day at UEA earlier this week, accommodation, lecturers, meet other students etc. There were loads of plus points, namely:

Opportunity to 4th year in the US
Local law firms come onto campus and set up clinics which students sit in on and eventually lead.
Focus on getting students internships, placements etc due to UEA's contacts - so will help getting into jobs not just their education.
Very student focused, loads of stuff to do with Mental Health, support etc

Negative:

Not Warwick.

I feel son will be safer and more looked after at UEA and get a better rounded education. Is Uni more about the experience or should he be focused on the institution name on his degree at the end of it all?

I would take Kent over UEA for Law I think. UEA doesn’t have a great reputation (maybe due to snobbery or whatever).

Hopefully he will get an offer from Warwick.

 

[a1ex2001]

Tell him to find a apprentice ship or graduate scheme instead.

An apprenticeship that will allow him to qualify as a lawyer? You do know to apply to a graduate scheme you need to be a …… wait for it ….. graduate! Your advice is most unhelpful!

 

[a1ex2001]

I'm not sure anyone here can answer that. If he's more vulnerable and/or likely to need the pastoral care offered by USE to come out the other end with a degree at all and as a happy well adjusted member of society then perhaps that would be a better option. A law degree is better than none for his chosen field after all and arguably no degree, no matter how prestigious, is worth sacrificing your mental and emotional wellbeing.

However if he's ambitious and only a high flying career is going to cut it for him the Warwick if he gets offered a place might well suit his needs better.

It's all about what's important to him. No one is saying he can't have a successful career without a degree from Warwick just that to have a super successful career a degree from Warwick would be the most advantageous of the choices.

I would agree if he just wants a good career in law then the name on the certificate will be basically irrelevant I know plenty with law degrees from lesser establishments earning a very good living. Once you graduate and have a few years experience that will become much more important. The only exception would be if he has ambitions to go to the very top then snobbiness about institution comes into it!