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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ojharrison" data-source="post: 229672" data-attributes="member: 43505">Hi - non-law grad/future trainee here!What you’re describing is far more common than it might feel right now, especially among non-law finalists, and it makes complete sense that you’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of decisions landing all at once.I just wanted to share some perspective from my own experience. I only started applying to law when I was around 26/27, after working in a few different roles, and that taught me there really isn’t a “right” timeline. Coming to law later - or after doing something else first - is completely normal and increasingly common.On the masters vs law question, it might help to step away from seeing this as an all-or-nothing decision. Both routes are valid, and neither puts you on the back foot. If you did decide to focus on a masters, that wouldn’t mean closing the door on law entirely. You can continue to stay engaged by attending law firm events, reading around commercial law and doing short online courses. That's something I did myself and I found that I had more clarity and confidence when it came to applications. Law firms also value candidates with varied academic and professional backgrounds, as they bring different perspectives and experiences to the table.Equally, prioritising law applications now can make sense if you want to test whether the process and the reality of commercial law genuinely appeal to you.Questioning whether the applications and multiple stages are “worth it” is very normal, and it doesn’t mean you’re unsuited to law - it usually just means you’re thinking carefully about your future. There isn’t a single correct answer here, but whichever route you take, you won’t be behind or starting from scratch.Let me know if you have any follow-up questions. I'd be happy to help!</blockquote>

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