where should i go to college at in England?
Asked by THE_BIG_JOSHBOWSKII have two more years of undergraduate study to finish my "pre law" or "legal studies" bachlor degree here in America (West Virginia). The thing is, I'd love to be able to go and finish my degree somewhere in England, and then possibly return to the United States to go to law school, or possibly even stay in England for law school if I enjoy it there enough. My question is, I suppose, will my classes transfer to another country? How will the financial situation (loans, grants, etc.) be handled in another country? Will I be given the financial aid I need to make it over there? Also, which college would you suggest I go to? I don't want to go to a HUGE city, but not a small town either. In comparison to the US, I'd like a city about the size of a Charleston, WV or Syracuse, NY, or maybe a Cincinatti, OH. Richmond, VA something of that nature, but nothing huge like New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Boston. Any help on any of these topics is appreciated.
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Answered by Sarah M
You can use US financial aid and grants at British universities. I used stafford loans an an americorps education award when I attended grad school in the UK. Plus, there are plenty of scholarships out there for students wanting to study overseas. One suggestion for a university would be the University of Bristol, which is where I went. It has a great law program. The city is about the size of Washington DC (about 400,000 people) and it is the capitol of southwest England. I had a great time in Bristol, and there is lots to do there for students, including many incredable pubs and restaurants. Other possible suggestions would be the University of Durham in Yorkshire, the University of Exeter in Devon, or the University of Nottingham in the Midlands. You can transfer credits between a British an an American institution without major issues. You probably should talk to you universities study abroad office to see what they can do to help, because they would probably have the best resources for you. American law schools do accept British degrees, but you should also talk the pre-law advisor or career services at your school just to be on the safe side. In regards to the law question, if you have a law degree from a British institution, you would not be able to practice here in the USA. The American Bar Association is really strict about their accredition, and I don't think they accredit any British universities. If you wanted to do a summer/year in the UK as a study abroad, that would be fine, as your degree would be from a US institution. It would also be difficult to stay in the UK after graduation, as the potential employer would have to apply for a work permit. This would entail the employer proving that there is no one in the EU that can do the job as well as you, which unfortunately is not an easy thing to do.
You can use US financial aid and grants at British universities. I used stafford loans an an americorps education award when I attended grad school in the UK. Plus, there are plenty of scholarships out there for students wanting to study overseas. One suggestion for a university would be the University of Bristol, which is where I went. It has a great law program. The city is about the size of Washington DC (about 400,000 people) and it is the capitol of southwest England. I had a great time in Bristol, and there is lots to do there for students, including many incredable pubs and restaurants. Other possible suggestions would be the University of Durham in Yorkshire, the University of Exeter in Devon, or the University of Nottingham in the Midlands. You can transfer credits between a British an an American institution without major issues. You probably should talk to you universities study abroad office to see what they can do to help, because they would probably have the best resources for you. American law schools do accept British degrees, but you should also talk the pre-law advisor or career services at your school just to be on the safe side. In regards to the law question, if you have a law degree from a British institution, you would not be able to practice here in the USA. The American Bar Association is really strict about their accredition, and I don't think they accredit any British universities. If you wanted to do a summer/year in the UK as a study abroad, that would be fine, as your degree would be from a US institution. It would also be difficult to stay in the UK after graduation, as the potential employer would have to apply for a work permit. This would entail the employer proving that there is no one in the EU that can do the job as well as you, which unfortunately is not an easy thing to do.
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