{"id":26193,"date":"2024-11-13T08:54:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T08:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/news\/?p=26193"},"modified":"2024-11-20T14:39:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T14:39:10","slug":"there-was-no-other-university-that-offered-me-everything-i-needed-says-youngest-ou-law-graduate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/news\/business-law\/law\/there-was-no-other-university-that-offered-me-everything-i-needed-says-youngest-ou-law-graduate\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018There was no other university that offered me everything I needed\u2019, says youngest OU law graduate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Krishangi completed her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree<\/a> with The Open University at just 18, making her the youngest OU student to gain a first-class law degree.<\/p>\n

Now at 20 years old, Krishangi shares how studying flexibly with the OU helped her land a job at an international law firm, where she\u2019s realising her dream of becoming a lawyer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI completed my GCSEs at an international school close to where I live in ISKCON Mayapur, India. I was 15 when I finished my exams and was keen to begin studying at a higher education level without taking A Levels,\u201d says Krishangi.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I had studied British qualifications, I was keen to complete my degree at a university in the UK. However, at only 15, I didn\u2019t want to move away from my parents and younger sister.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy family and I are also lucky enough to travel a lot, so I needed a study option that I could take with me on our adventures around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is when I found out about the OU \u2013 it ticked all the boxes. I could utilise the open entry policy so I could start a degree without A Levels, I\u2019d be studying at a UK university, where I could remain living at home and carry on travelling with my family.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was no other university that offered me everything that I needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finding what works for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So that she could study at a full-time pace and complete her degree in three years, Krishangi found study methods that kept her on track.<\/p>\n

\u201cSupported distance learning suited the way I learn. I could mould my days how I liked. Although the OU provided a general idea of how to shape our studies, the power was in my hands to create a schedule that worked for me.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also found that it helped to be clear about what I wanted to achieve. Set yourself a standard that you\u2019d like to reach, for me, it was a distinction, and remain focused on your goal \u2013 use it as your driving force. Know what you want your future to look like. The OU will give you all the tools you need to make it happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I entered my second year and the work increased in intensity, I knew I needed to knuckle down. I made sure my laptop was only used for studying and kept other devices for fun things, which I would make sure were well away from my desk. Removing distractions definitely helped.\u201d<\/p>\n

The future is bright<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Krishangi at her graduation ceremony<\/p><\/div>\n

With exciting plans ahead, Krishangi has already started working in the industry and is getting closer to becoming a qualified lawyer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI chose to study law because I wanted a degree that would give me a breadth of transferrable knowledge. I didn\u2019t realise that I\u2019d be gaining the valuable skills that the OU taught me, from self-discipline to organisation; getting a degree from the OU helped me to secure a remote role at a law firm in Singapore.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been working full-time since I graduated and am now finishing the qualifications needed to become a qualified lawyer.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy next step will be to finalise my specialism. I\u2019m hoping to become a lawyer for businesses and private clients, helping them with important documents like wills and probate.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs an international student, the OU has been incredibly supportive throughout my entire study journey. I\u2019ve always felt like I\u2019ve been a part of the student community and found it easy to make friends. It wasn\u2019t just me who was studying from a country outside of the UK; my study buddy was from Russia!<\/p>\n

\u201cThe OU kickstarted my degree, and for anyone else considering beginning studies with the OU, I\u2019d say embrace the opportunity. It\u2019s been one of the best decisions of my life and I am grateful for the path it\u2019s created.\u201d<\/p>\n

Build the foundations of a successful career with the OU. <\/strong>Register before 9 January 2025<\/strong><\/a> for courses starting in February.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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