Employment after uni in relation to which uni you went to (1 Viewer)

[Rhanoct]

Hi, recently I've decided I want to do a combined law degree at MQ (there's no way I'm going to score a UAI higher than 96) but people've told me that, especially for law, a great majority of the people who get jobs after uni go to Syd uni. I think this is a huge exaggeration, but I'm a bit concerned.

So, are you 'doomed' if you go to a uni that isn't US/NSW?

Ta

 

[deadbeat]

just kick ass in uni, get at least a DN average and you'll get picked up for sure.

get a basic pass average and you wont even be considered at the large firms

 

[Captain Gh3y]

P(employment) --> 0 as Uni --> UWS

 

[bubbly89]

Its absolutely ridiculous to say that the ONLY people who get jobs went to USyd. A family friend is currently working as a respected barrister and she went to **gasp** UTS.

If you're really worried you can always transfer across after your first year or so.

 

[jackmurray1989]

P(employment) --> 0 as Uni --> UWS

lol

 

[RogueAcademic]

Its absolutely ridiculous to say that the ONLY people who get jobs went to USyd. A family friend is currently working as a respected barrister and she went to **gasp** UTS.

I agree.

Barristers are self-employed though so they're probably not the best example in this context.

 

[Rhanoct]

Thanks for the replies.

If you're really worried you can always transfer across after your first year or so.

How does that work?

Moreover, is MQ seen as a 'respectable' uni?

I know you guys are probably thinking stfu and get your uai first, but shhhhhh

 

[fernando]

Moreover, is MQ seen as a 'respectable' uni?

yes. it specialises in a few majors. so stfu and finish your HSC!
=]

 

[Omium]

Experience > Degree

 

[fernando]

^ agreed.

also doing exchange and volunteer work overseas is a huge plus.

 

[atreus]

i agree with what everyone is saying about experience, etc. but there is a belief especially amongst older lawyers that went to usyd and unsw that uts and mac law schools are really bad. e.g. at macquarie whent he law school firstopened int he 70s (?) they didnt teach black letter law, instead it was all theories of law, jurisprudence, etc. for ppl studying at the time, mac law was considered inferior. while it is no longer like that, and while the priestley 11 means that u will basically get taught the same stuff at every uni, some people have kept that image of mac law school. something similar has stuck with uts. i think cos mac and uts havent been around as long as usyd and unsw. ppl link time with quality and reputation.

 

[bubbly89]

You should have a look at the Mac law graduates average pay of first year graduates and compare it to USyd, see if there is a large difference. You'd be able to find it in the Good university guides or something like that.

As for transferring, the lovely people on the law board would probably be more use then I. The above mentioned family friend worked for a number of respectable law firms before she became a barrister.

below is straight from Usyd website

How can I transfer?

You can apply for a transfer after one year of full-time (or equivalent) tertiary study. Students with more than one full-time year of tertiary study are not eligible to apply. Entry will be based on 50 per cent UAI and 50 per cent tertiary grade point average in your first year of study. Experience suggests you require at least a Distinction average in your first year and a UAI or equivalent over 96 in order for your application to be competitive. Applicants who have completed less than one year of tertiary study will be assessed on their UAI only.

It is possible to transfer from a Combined Law program at another institution and complete the program at Sydney Law School in five years. Please note, however, that the requirements of the degree with which you are combining your Law studies may mean that in some circumstances completion exceeds five years. You must apply through UAC.

It is possible to transfer from as a full fee-paying student in Combined Law at Sydney Law School into a commonwealth supported place. You must apply through UAC. The University’s policy may be found under the University’s entry in the UAC Guide. You must obtain the same admission requirements as the commonwealth supported transfer option – 50 per cent Tertiary Grade Point Average (Distinction)/50 per cent UAI or equivalent (96 or above). However, you can apply to transfer at the end of each year. You must apply through UAC.

http://www.law.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/undergrad/faq.shtml