Aparajita Kabir is currently studying our Online MA Law (Conversion) course. She tells us about the confidence she’s gained during her time with us, the support she’s received and her ambition to find a role that will leave a positive mark on the world.
By Elsa Tatam. Published 16 August 2024.
I decided that I wanted to do a law conversion after I graduated with my Bachelors. I was unsure of what career I wanted, but I remembered enjoying learning about different law aspects during my undergraduate degree. I did my bachelor’s degree in politics and international relations because I like helping people and wanted to learn about global issues that I can (hopefully) help to solve.
I did some research into studying law and realised that converting to law was the best next step in order to find the roles I wanted, as law is an important part of the process to understanding different issues. I am particularly interested in international law and human rights.
I would like to find a role that combines politics, international relations and law as this will combine both my degrees. I have always been really passionate about current affairs, so working in an industry that involves the public would be interesting. I would want to make sure that the work has a positive effect on people and works towards positive change for the general public. When I think about my career ambitions, the truth is that I am yet to work out exactly what it is that I want to do, but I do know that I want to work in a job that I love and make a real positive difference.
For me, The University of Law has the perfect law conversion course and provides immense help on employability, which is the most important thing to me.
There have been obstacles on my journey so far, but I am working to overcome them. As this is my first time studying law in so much depth, it can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. To combat this, I make a list of priorities to work on and allocate time to go through the tasks calmly. If I need help, I contact my course lecturers and they are very helpful.
Unfortunately, I became ill at the beginning of my course and started to fall behind on my work. However, thanks to my lecturers, my Academic Coach and my Student Journey Advisor, I was reassured that I could get back on track and catch up with their help. I have felt totally supported in all aspects whilst studying. All of the staff for my course have been very helpful by providing information regularly and offering support. There’s also a group chat for people on my course which has been really great because we can support each other to get through the course together.
Whilst I naturally felt a bit worried on my first day, I now feel more confident in being able to navigate university life. The experience really does live up to my expectations. I felt nervous because doing a masters was new to me and I thought it would be a completely different and difficult experience; but thanks to the University, my transition to postgraduate study was seamless and if I had difficulties, the staff were there to help me. I feel more comfortable and confident in undertaking this course and I know it will set me up with a job that I love.
Find out more about what student life is like on our Live Prospectus or if you’re interested in converting to law like Aparajita, learn more about our range of Law conversion courses.
