I'm about to graduate this upcoming May, and I've already applied to many law schools. I started college as an exercise science major, was planning on being a physical therapist. Long story short, went through some family trauma and the stress of science and math courses pushed me away from the major. On a whim, I switched my major to English because I love literature and writing is by far my strongest skill.
I never really knew exactly what I'd do with my degree, but I knew I would need to get some form of graduate degree. A PhD and teaching and researching English was my dream, but talks I had with professors steered me away from that route. In my head, that left law school. I didn't want to work any traditional office jobs, and my time spent in the local courthouse (my mother is a court reporter) showed me that some lawyers can have really rewarding and interesting daily lives. So law became my path, and I started studying for the LSAT.
My LSAT score was decent, close to 80th percentile, and I've ended up getting into some great local schools with good to great scholarships. I'm in the process of choosing schools, but I'm beginning to stray from the field. I've always never been 100% for sure on law school, and it almost feels like that percentage is lowering everyday.
I worry about having a career I don't enjoy and being stuck in it, and I can see this happening with law school. First and foremost, enviromental law is the field of law that by far interests me the most. I would love to do anything that allows me to protect or shape the environment and that field possibly could.
But I worry about it. I worry that I'll hate it because of the amount of time I'll be spend indoors reading and spending time in front of a computer. I know I don't want that, and it's really pushing me away from the field. So long story short, what options do I have in enviromental careers as an English BA in Illinois? I wouldn't mind moving anywhere or interning anywhere, just how can I break into the field with no scientific or official enviromental experience? I've spent my whole life outdoors camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, gardening, etc etc. I've spent my whole life appreciating our public lands and I'd love to figure out how to make that a career. Any advice or is law school a great direction?
I spend all my time examining primary and secondary legal sources stretching back over hundreds of years with the sole aim of understanding the English and Welsh legal system. Despite all this, I still believe that the ideas of the Freeman on the Land are pseudo-legal and entirely false.
For instance, they say that statute law is inapplicable save by consent, but where all except the minority that is the group of freemen disagree, and the coercive power of the state is against you, statute law applies whether you like it or not. It only applies to anyone because they know the alternative - someone more powerful than them will lock them away or take their assets. I suggest that a freeman is simply somebody who is happy to break the law - not somebody who has uncovered what the law actually is.
They also go on about common law, but the common law has for years built on and incorporated statute. The two are so essential to each other that relying solely on the common law leaves you with an incomplete corpus. Does not the wealth of precedent relating to statute give it legitimacy to a freeman so obsessed with the common law?
Freemen, change my view!
I don’t mean when was the first general election for parliament held? I mean when was the first time non politicians were given an opportunity to vote on anything concerning how they were ruled?
I've recently graduated university and qualified in Land Law. It's a BSc (Hons). I'd like to work away for a year or two. Everyone my age is leaving to work in Australia or New Zealand, but i'd love to experience life in the USA.
I am fully aware of how tight the jobs market it in the USA at the moment and that there aren't really enough to go around anyway, but I'm hoping someone might be able to provide some sound advice anyway.
Thank you all in advance
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This is probably the last week of the parliamentary year.
This usually happens every spring, and divides the government's term in office into five sessions of roughly one year each.
There'll be a short recess before the State Opening of Parliament on 11 May. It's a big ceremonial event where the Queen comes to Westminster and delivers a speech outlining the government's priorities for the next session.
You can read more about the event here, though obviously this time it'll be scaled back because of the pandemic.
This week's agenda has a feeling of tying up loose ends.
MPs face a raft of bills that the Lords have amended.
They include the Domestic Abuse Bill, where one issue is whether to have a "stalker's register" of serial domestic abuse and stalking perpetrators.
Time is also built in later in the week for any extra consideration of Lords amendments. Remember, most unpassed bills get dropped at the end of a parliamentary session.
There are also a series of motions to approve throughout the week.
They include updating the list of high-risk countries for which financial services companies need to apply a higher standard of due diligence, and introducing the new system of quarantines and testing for incoming travellers.
MONDAY 26 APRIL
Financial Services Bill - consideration of Lords amendments
Creates a post-Brexit regulatory system for financial services. Enables implementation of Basel III standards, an international regulatory framework for banks, and gives the Financial Conduct Authority the powers to oversee a transition away from the LIBOR benchmark among other things.
Domestic Abuse Bill - consideration of Lords amendments
A wide-ranging bill aiming to tighten the law around domestic abuse. Among other things, it establishes a legal definition for domestic abuse, creates the position of Domestic Abuse Commissioner and bans abusers from cross-examining their victims in family courts.
National Security and Investment Bill - consideration of Lords amendments
Allows the government to review and block foreign takeovers of British companies on national security grounds. Requires foreign investors to al
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It's the last week before recess.
Lots of government bills are back from the Lords. Watch for any compromises on the changes made to them in the upper house.
In the Trade Bill, the issue is still the amendment which stops the UK from trading with countries accused of genocide. The Fire Safety Bill amendment is about stopping the owners of buildings from passing on the costs of making them safe to leaseholders or tenants.
Then there's a bill to create the UK's answer to DARPA in the US.
This was a pet project of former Johnson advisor Dominic Cummings. Funding for the high-risk research body was announced way back in the 2020 Budget.
And it's that time of year again.
The emergency coronavirus powers are up for renewal. MPs face a straight yes/no vote on whether to extend them for another six months.
Expect some noise from the COVID Recovery Group of Tory backbenchers, who want restrictions lifted ASAP. The government's counter-argument is that the powers need to be extended because furlough is running for another six months.
A final note on last week's policing bill.
It looks like the government is putting the brakes on it. The bill won't be back in the Commons until after 24 June, which is after both the May elections and the expected state opening of Parliament the same month. Out of sight, out of mind?
MONDAY 22 MARCH
Trade Bill - consideration of Lords amendments
Creates the framework for post-Brexit trade policy. Allows the UK to be part of the WTO's Agreement on Government Procurement in its own right, rather than as a member of the EU. (This means British businesses are still able to bid for overseas government procurement opportunities covered by the GPA after the end of the transition period.) Establishes a new body, the Trade Remedies Authority, to combat unfair trading practices. Implements the trade deals with countries like South Korea that the UK had as a member of the EU but wants to keep.
Fire Safety Bill - consideration of Lords amendments
Requires owners and managers of multi-occupied residential buildings to inspect cladding and fire doors (the law is currently unclear on what parts of such buildings fire safety regulation applies to). Gives fire an
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The week kicks off a day earlier than planned, with tributes to Prince Philip.
When the Queen Mother died, it was a two-hour session with speeches from the prime minister, party leaders, Father of the House, and certain backbenchers who had a personal connection.
The big government bill to watch is the Domestic Abuse Bill.
It's been a long time coming (remember it got carried over from the last Parliament), and there's still some difficulty getting it through.
The government was defeated on nine points in the Lords. Issues include adding domestic abusers to the sex offenders register, as well as amendments on protecting migrants and bringing carers within the scope of the Bill.
Watch to see how many of the changes the government tries to reverse. Peers have a bit of leverage because the end of the parliamentary session is approaching, and any bills that aren't passed or carried over will get killed.
MONDAY 12 APRIL
No votes scheduled
TUESDAY 13 APRIL
Road User Charging (Outer London) Bill
Prevents the Mayor of London from imposing charges for driving in Outer London. This is in response to the Greater London Boundary Charge, a proposal by the Transport for London to charge vehicles at least £3.50 to enter the capital. (It's a separate thing to the Congestion Charge, the Low Emission Zone, and the Ultra Low Emission Zone.) Ten minute rule motion presented by Gareth Johnson.
Finance (No. 2) Bill - 2nd reading
Implements the changes announced in the Budget.
WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL
NHS Pay Award (Report) Bill
Requires the government to present a report to Parliament if it wants to increase NHS pay by less than 2.1% in 2021/22, and to have MPs vote on it. (Ministers have currently proposed a rise of 1% in England.) Ten minute rule motion presented by Carolyn Harris.
THURSDAY 15 APRIL
Domestic Abuse Bill - consideration of Lords amendments
A wide-ranging bill aiming to tighten the law around domestic abuse. Among other things, it establishes a legal definition for domestic abuse, creates the position of Domestic Abuse Commissioner and bans abusers from cross-examining their victims in family courts.
FRIDAY 16 APRIL
No votes scheduled
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It's Budget week.
On Wednesday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak takes to the dispatch box to outline the government's long-term spending plans.
The papers are awash with possible details. City A.M. has a good roundup.
Four days of debate then follow.
This may not be straightforward for the government. Backbench Tories have warned of a rebellion if the chancellor pushes up corporation tax. This puts them in hock with Labour, which also opposes a hike.
And to think the last time there was a full Budget was 11 March 2020.
Only three COVID deaths had been reported in the UK, the coronavirus risk level was still at moderate, and Rishi Sunak had been chancellor for less than four weeks.
MONDAY 1 MARCH
No votes scheduled
TUESDAY 2 MARCH
Banking Services (Post Offices) Bill
Requires major high street banks to provide banking services in post offices, among other things. Ten minute rule motion presented by Duncan Baker.
WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH
The Budget
THURSDAY 4 MARCH
Budget debate (continued)
FRIDAY 5 MARCH
No votes scheduled
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