Review of Western Sydney University (1 Viewer)

[jimmysmith560]

could you please elaborate why Bachelor of law at WSU isn't the best viable option

The issue is that the university that a graduate attended is taken into consideration in the legal field compared to other fields. This becomes increasingly relevant in the case of larger/well-established firms, which favour graduates from universities such as USyd and UNSW. A student whose aim is to be employed at such firms will likely struggle to find opportunities if they are a graduate of WSU (or universities such as MQ) unless they manage to achieve very high university results (which would typically lead to a top-tier award from the university, such as a university medal) and are able to build substantial work experience that would increase their competitiveness for graduate roles.

This is from an employability perspective, which is separate from the quality of education perspective. The quality of education will likely be good, as is the case of most universities.

 

[JosephSeed]

The issue is that the university that a graduate attended is taken into consideration in the legal field compared to other fields. This becomes increasingly relevant in the case of larger/well-established firms, which favour graduates from universities such as USyd and UNSW. A student whose aim is to be employed at such firms will likely struggle to find opportunities if they are a graduate of WSU (or universities such as MQ) unless they manage to achieve very high university results (which would typically lead to a top-tier award from the university, such as a university medal) and are able to build substantial work experience that would increase their competitiveness for graduate roles.

This is from an employability perspective, which is separate from the quality of education perspective. The quality of education will likely be good, as is the case of most universities.

Gotcha thanks mate

 

[JosephSeed]

The issue is that the university that a graduate attended is taken into consideration in the legal field compared to other fields. This becomes increasingly relevant in the case of larger/well-established firms, which favour graduates from universities such as USyd and UNSW. A student whose aim is to be employed at such firms will likely struggle to find opportunities if they are a graduate of WSU (or universities such as MQ) unless they manage to achieve very high university results (which would typically lead to a top-tier award from the university, such as a university medal) and are able to build substantial work experience that would increase their competitiveness for graduate roles.

This is from an employability perspective, which is separate from the quality of education perspective. The quality of education will likely be good, as is the case of most universities.

but bro, if i end up going to WSU anyway, what do you reckon i will have to do to go to UTS or USYD?

 

[jimmysmith560]

but bro, if i end up going to WSU anyway, what do you reckon i will have to do to go to UTS or USYD?

Simply do your best at WSU to achieve the best possible results, as that will maximise your chances of receiving an offer from either UTS or USyd.

 

[JosephSeed]

cheers man. But how would it go at UNSW as they have a LAT test too?

 

[jimmysmith560]

cheers man. But how would it go at UNSW as they have a LAT test too?

UNSW will also require favourable results during your time at WSU (at least 1 year full-time for them to be considered) as well as favourable LAT performance. You would need to allocate time to prepare for the LAT in addition to that needed for your university studies. It may be challenging to balance both of these tasks but nothing is impossible when you are committed and willing to work hard.

 

[JosephSeed]

thanks for the help man