PROGRESSION IN LIVERPOOL BUSINESS SCHOOL “I wasn’t exactly sure what the right path was for me so I decided to speak to my tutors,” she says. “They suggested the LPC and it seemed like the ideal choice as it gave me more time to focus on my career options whilst furthering my education.” Karmela was determined to stay at LJMU for her higher level studies. “I wasn’t ready to leave Liverpool,” she smiles. “I know the Uni, I know the lecturers, I know how things work and I know the support is amazing. Moving elsewhere just made no sense.” Karmela’s postgraduate experience is very much like her undergraduate experience in terms of the support on offer. “The tutors at LJMU are amazing,” she says. “They always respond immediately to emails and are happy to give up their breaks to help you. The Legal Advice Centre we have here is amazing and has opened up so many new opportunities for me.” In terms of the step up to postgraduate, Karmela admits that it is intellectually more challenging. “There is a real emphasis on independent study,” she says. “You have to be prepared to put the work in but it is so rewarding.” As to the future, Karmela is focussing in on her chosen career path. “I am doing some volunteer work at the National Youth Advisory Service so am getting lots of real life experience there,” she smiles. “I have plenty of time to decide on my final career path but I am pretty sure it will be in Criminal Law. The University is great when it comes to employability. They help with your CV, assist with interview techniques and let you know about job opportunities. I am confident I will get to where I want to be.”
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