Monash Law Internal Transfer

[levfre81]

Just wondering what scores people got previously to internally transfer into Monash law. I know that to be considered you need at least a 70 and to be competitive a 75 is good.

I'm currently sitting on a 76 and wondering whether I'd have a good chance to get in?

(Basically very nervous and need reassurance pls)

[Anchy]

Currently sitting on 75.125 and would also like to know some previous experiences!

[fareseru]

Just wondering what scores people got previously to internally transfer into Monash law. I know that to be considered you need at least a 70 and to be competitive a 75 is good.

I'm currently sitting on a 76 and wondering whether I'd have a good chance to get in?

(Basically very nervous and need reassurance pls)

Wow, this is actually pretty low (in my opinion). It's been ridiculously easy getting HDs in Arts compared to the score needed for entry direct from VCE. But yeah, I know people who have gotten in with 75-85.

[levfre81]

Wow, this is actually pretty low (in my opinion). It's been ridiculously easy getting HDs in Arts compared to the score needed for entry direct from VCE. But yeah, I know people who have gotten in with 75-85.

I've just done first year commerce. Some of the core units are pretty difficult (e.g. micro and bus law). I imagine that the commerce core units are harder than arts but im not entirely sure.

[fareseru]

I've just done first year commerce. Some of the core units are pretty difficult (e.g. micro and bus law). I imagine that the commerce core units are harder than arts but im not entirely sure.

Well I don't think that you can really compare the 'difficulties' of courses at all, but I did German 7/8 (3rd/4th year subjects) and they were much easier than VCE on the whole. Not conceptually, but given the amount of work I did in VCE compared with the amount of work I did this year they were fine. I also did history and it was definitely harder than it was in year 12 but I did maybe 1/2 of the work I did last year and managed to average 85+.

[fareseru]

This debate isn't really the point anyway, it just surprises me when I think about how stressed I was in year 12 about getting into Arts/Law and then I see people transferring with an average that I found pretty easy to maintain throughout this year. Especially considering that I was also doing the Law units which were definitely the hardest topics I've ever done.

[Alter]

Not everyone in the world snags HD averages at uni. Perhaps you adjusted to university better or you're simply performing well because you're doing subjects you enjoy.  Good for you that you do, but you don't need to belittle the efforts of others to make your point, because the grades to transfer into law aren't 'easy to maintain' for everyone.

[fareseru]

Not everyone in the world snags HD averages at uni. Perhaps you adjusted to university better or you're simply performing well because you're doing subjects you enjoy.  Good for you that you do, but you don't need to belittle the efforts of others to make your point, because the grades to transfer into law aren't 'easy to maintain' for everyone.

Have you studied at uni before? I'm assuming you haven't, given that you graduated this year. You'll see soon enough 

[Alter]

No, I haven't. Your assumption is correct. I don't think I have a very good chance of doing that well given the crazy level of competition and difficult content. I guess there's no point in speculating, though.

[fareseru]

No, I haven't. Your assumption is correct. I don't think I have a very good chance of doing that well given the crazy level of competition and difficult content. I guess there's no point in speculating, though.

Sorry man, I didn't meant to be so harsh. This damn weather is getting to me! Once again I've let my personal opinion get the better of me... it's just hard after year 12 and the hell that I went through to see people getting averages like 75 and transferring in. I guess that it just proves that year 12 isn't the be-all and end-all.

[Rohmer]

Just wondering what scores people got previously to internally transfer into Monash law. I know that to be considered you need at least a 70 and to be competitive a 75 is good.

I'm currently sitting on a 76 and wondering whether I'd have a good chance to get in?

(Basically very nervous and need reassurance pls)

Hard to say, it varies year to year on supply/demand. Anecdotally, there are people who have got in with a 75-76 in the last few years (as others have said), though I believe in some years the required average has been close to 80.

[Rohmer]

I guess that it just proves that year 12 isn't the be-all and end-all.

Very true, and those that didn't get their 1st preference should keep it mind. I think in some ways the transfer route is the easier one, but it depends on individual learning style, one's ability to adapt to a uni environment, and the individual course & university.

Is an 80 WAM easier than a 98.x ATAR? For me, yes, but it's an individual thing. Year 12 can be hard because of pressure, because you may need to learn a lot of stuff you aren't that interested in, and because it can contain a lot of stuff that isn't really learning, so much as memorization of meaningless stuff. Uni can be easier - you might be a lot more motivated, but you may also struggle with the pace, the volume (which depends on course etc.) and the self-directed nature of it. In either case (the high ATAR or the high WAM) you are actually in a fairly small percentage of people - not that many people can pull an 80+ average, even in the 'easier' courses.

[zhenzhenzhen]

This debate isn't really the point anyway, it just surprises me when I think about how stressed I was in year 12 about getting into Arts/Law and then I see people transferring with an average that I found pretty easy to maintain throughout this year. Especially considering that I was also doing the Law units which were definitely the hardest topics I've ever done.

You must be a genius.

Re: The actual question - you would have a good chance a couple of years ago, but I've heard it's been getting harder and harder, so I guess just keep trucking along if you don't get the transfer and try again next year

[Abs_tastic]

Wow, this is actually pretty low (in my opinion). It's been ridiculously easy getting HDs in Arts compared to the score needed for entry direct from VCE. But yeah, I know people who have gotten in with 75-85.

That is such a massive generalisation, to be honest.
I got a 99 ATAR from high school and am struggling to scrap HDs for Arts units (my Arts WAM for the year is around 78) because of how subjective it is - in fact, I am getting almost higher in my Law units.

Good for you that everything is smooth sailing in Uni; OP was here asking about his prospects of transferring; he wasn't here to hear another guy whinging about how unfair it is that he is able to transfer into law because it's "ridiculously easy" to do so.

[levfre81]

That is such a massive generalisation, to be honest.
I got a 99 ATAR from high school and am struggling to scrap HDs for Arts units (my Arts WAM for the year is around 78) because of how subjective it is - in fact, I am getting almost higher in my Law units.

Good for you that everything is smooth sailing in Uni; OP was here asking about his prospects of transferring; he wasn't here to hear another guy whinging about how unfair it is that he is able to transfer into law because it's "ridiculously easy" to do so.

Yeah I think my original questioned has sort of been lost. All this chatter has made me more nervous.

Cheers to anyone who actually answered/will answer the original question and good luck to others like me.