(AUS) I am considering transferring from Commerce/Law at USYD.
Hi everyone,
I am in my first year of BCom/LLB at USYD and I am considering moving interstate. My ultimate goal is Investment Banking ("high finance") and I instinctually selected Commerce/Law because I heard that it was Australia's tried and tested pathway into Investment Banking. I graduated with a 99.75 ATAR and I also wanted to "maximise" the benefits of my ATAR. I live locally, but I feel the need to leave home for personal reasons. Also, I am not really enjoying the Law part of my degree, so I do not know if I can stick it out for 5 years. I have done a bit of research and I am now considering the BAFE degree at UQ - and I would probably stay at a residential college. At least with the BAFE degree, it is specifically designed for finance. But am I jeopardising myself if I were to drop Commerce/Law? I really need advice here.
Thanks
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Commerce/Law vs. BAFE for Investment Banking:
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Ultimately, the decision should align with your personal happiness and career aspirations. If you're confident that finance is your passion and you're not enjoying law, transferring to BAFE could be a strategic move. Just ensure you remain proactive in networking and gaining relevant experience to maximize your chances in Investment Banking.
Sources: Big Law (M&A) to IBD Associate, Affordability vs Better Opportunities, Banking to Law?
Ehh, as a BAFE grad, I wouldn't make the switch. Although the courses and cohort are good, it doesn't make up for the location and access to firms, networking events, etc. It's also getting saturated with the cohort now in the 200's each year - likely to lessen from next year as the ATAR requirement's going up to 99.5. Personally, if I had my time again, I wouldn't do BAFE, I'd go do Com/Law or Com/Econ at USyd or Melb
Really? Was it just less access to opportunities in Brisbane that made you rather want to do Com/Law at USYD? Also, just out of curiosity, what would you estimate is the demographic of people doing BAFE percentage-wise (white, asian, etc.)??
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