Is anyone interested in law ? does anyone know waht sory of subjects i need to take to get into law ?
2006-10-24 02:20:58 · 8 answers · asked by Marmite 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Here's a brief list that you might consider;
Maths - nothing better than logic and determination
History
English Literature - these two force you to develop arguments and understand rhetoric
French - many law courses insist on international law papers
As for A-Level law later on, don't bother. It does little to aid you for a law degree- I know plenty of law students who haven't done law beforehand, and others who have claimed it didn't do them much good.
2006-10-24 02:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, you do not need any particular subjects to get into law. All you need is good GCSE results. You don't even need any particular A levels to get into law, you can study absolutely whatever you want at GCSE or A level and still do law (as long as you get good marks). In the past you needed to have had to do latin and english at GCSE to do law. Now, they have realised that neither of these subjects are neccessary for law but you could still take them as they are useful subjects. I know this because our careers teacher in our school always goes on about this. So, pick drama, art, science, whatever because no ,matter what you choose you can still study law in University. I want to study medicine at Uni so I'm taking sciences and some other stuff for my GCSEs. I am doing the exams this year and am really NOT looking forward to it. Hope you don't find it too hard to pick your GCSEs and good luck for the future.
2006-10-26 11:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by gremlin_lemon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need all of them. What will happen if you flunk French or Science (for example) and the other person going for the same job as you passed all their courses?? Who would you employ.....the guy without, or the guy with ALL the qualifications? If you want to practice law then passing all your GCSE's with at least a grade C is a must. Any failures will be picked up on by potential employers and your application will be bined as there will be others who didn't fail.
Try doing a typing course aswell - that'll help you a lot...as will typing an "I" instead of "i".
2006-10-24 02:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Pete Sweet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An example of an acceptable A Level combination would be something like History, Maths, Physics & Music. Below is a link for Trinity College, Cambridge. There is an explanation of how they view the different subjects. Remember this is one of the more difficult places to get on to, but it is best to aim high! Good Luck
2006-10-24 02:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gcses won't matter that much - i would try to concentrate on getting good a-levels and into a good university.
a solid base of english and maths etc will help as will a language, history and science but GCSEs won't make or break your entry to a law degree - your a-levels will do that. Can you do a law GCSE? If so then that would give you a good base of knowledge to see if you want to follow it.
I would advise a History, English, French a-level list
2006-10-24 02:47:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
English (both of them), Maths, History, Latin might be useful if available, business studies might be relevant too.
I would advise getting into public speaking and debating societies too. Wouldn't hurt to develop these skills.
Speak to your school careers advisor and any lawyers you or your family know for advice too.
Good luck!
2006-10-24 02:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a Law GCSE you could do
2006-10-26 03:30:31 · answer #7 · answered by Charles Graf Von Schneider 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you need to take it at a level if you want a head start, but only some schools offer it
2006-10-24 02:22:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋