In the UK, Not Enough Jobs To Go Around, Law Grad Complains

Law graduate James Harrison left university with high hopes of securing a role in the sector he had trained for.

Rejection remains a constant for British citizens seeking employment.

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But reality soon set in as rejection emails flooded his inbox, from legal positions to coffee shop jobs, Sarah-May Buccieri reported for BBC News.

In November, seven million people watched James’s video on Instagram detailing his rejection from a barista role. “Nine out of 10 people I know didn’t find a job within nine months of graduating,” James explained.

During his job search, James began posting online, sharing advice and tips about life after university.

“It went a bit crazy,” James laughed. The viral video sparked mixed reactions.

“A lot of people said I shouldn’t feel entitled to a job just because I have a degree, while many others said they were in the same position,” he said.

The 22-year-old started his law degree at the University of Lincoln in 2020 and graduated in 2023. “It was extremely hard. I even took a year out to focus on applications,” he shared.

Applying for jobs became a daily routine; from applications to tests and video interviews, he immersed himself in the process. Yet, rejection remained a constant. James believes the value of degrees has diminished as they’ve become “overly saturated.”