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Slaughters launches scheme to help state-school kids' social mobility

I do find myself agreeing with @Anonymous 8-Mar in that where you go to school shouldn't matter and neither should A-Levels to a greater extent as mine were not that much more challenging than at GCSE level - and I did Psychology, English, History and Law so not exactly so-called "mickey mouse" subjects looked down on so heavily by so many. However I would also suggest more of an emphasis on interviews as surely the only things which should matter in getting that elusive and coveted TC are what your degree result is and how enthusiastic you are for theat firm/area of practice, both of which show better in interviews than in cold, clinical application forms. I would also suggest, though I may get shouted down for this, that where you go shouldn't matter either as I currently attent Law School at a certain former polytechnic meaning I have seen the sheer volume of snobbery about the institution, even though the main reason I chose this University over others was one to help care for my very ill Nan and second because I honestly though the childish "my school is more prestigious than yours" mentality was dying out so it wouldn't harm my legal chances. The only things which should matter, as I said before, are enthusiasm (as shown by work experience and in interview) and intelligence (illustrated by degree classification and any assessment centre tests as appropriate).

9-Mar-2012

2:32 pm