[GMD]

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[aimlessinwonder]

Although obviously Law is essay based and thus subjects such as History and English Literature are highly regarded, that doesn't mean that they turn their nose up at more scientific based subjects. Law is a logical subject, and thus a demonstration of your logic skills by doing logic-based subjects such as the ones you are doing should not hinder you

[TurboCretin]

(Original post by GMD)
Good evening TSR,

I have a quick question, which I am obsessing over and am hoping you could help me out on. Until now I had been fairly unsure of my career path, and what I should apply for at university. As a result I took a fairly solid set of A-levels that would hopefully cover most things. I had been preparing to apply for Medicine more out of safety than anything else, but lately i've been toying with the idea of Law, as it appeals to me quite strongly.

My A-Levels are:
Further Maths
Maths (A* Achieved)
Chemistry
Biology
Physics

GCSE: 10A*

I'm currently in year 12, so i'll be applying to university next year. I really do hope to apply to cambridge (fell in love with the place when I went there) but i'm slightly worried that my A-levels would be inappropriate.

While the cambridge site says:

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"Good applicants tend to have taken subjects at A Level (or equivalent) that develop a careful, analytical approach to reading and which require them to present information in a way which is well structured and thoughtfully argued. In our experience, applicants with backgrounds in Mathematics and science subjects perform as well as those whose background is in humanities subjects. Many Colleges are pleased to see applicants with a mixed background in these subjects."

and the churchill college site says:

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Because we believe that the more 'traditional' and rigorous A-level subjects provide the best preparation for the study of Law, we greatly prefer subjects such as Mathematics, Further Mathematics, History, Latin, Greek, English Language, English Literature, Philosophy, Physics, Chemistry, Government & Politics, Economics, Psychology, French or any other foreign language, Classics, Biology, Geography, and so forth.


but it seems to me they've basically listed every half decent A-level under the sun, I mean, even geography is there!

Many thanks
GMD

As long as you show yourself to be adequately articulate in your Personal Statement and the LNAT/Cambridge entrance test I don't see any reason why they would rule you out. I can't really comment on how it would affect your chances beyond that.

Can I say, for a selection of A-levels which you believed would cover most things, they are rather weighted toward the sciences... Nevertheless, Lord Denning read Maths at Magdalen College initially, so they'd be ill-advised to discount you out of hand!

[Aylish]

Want to go for it do I can't see any problem if your subjects are listed in the requirements their fore go for it. Good luck and please what are your predicted grades for your a levels just out of interest.

[The Polymath]

(Original post by GMD)
Good evening TSR,

I have a quick question, which I am obsessing over and am hoping you could help me out on. Until now I had been fairly unsure of my career path, and what I should apply for at university. As a result I took a fairly solid set of A-levels that would hopefully cover most things. I had been preparing to apply for Medicine more out of safety than anything else, but lately i've been toying with the idea of Law, as it appeals to me quite strongly.

My A-Levels are:
Further Maths
Maths (A* Achieved)
Chemistry
Biology
Physics

GCSE: 10A*

I'm currently in year 12, so i'll be applying to university next year. I really do hope to apply to cambridge (fell in love with the place when I went there) but i'm slightly worried that my A-levels would be inappropriate.

While the cambridge site says:

Spoiler:

Show

"Good applicants tend to have taken subjects at A Level (or equivalent) that develop a careful, analytical approach to reading and which require them to present information in a way which is well structured and thoughtfully argued. In our experience, applicants with backgrounds in Mathematics and science subjects perform as well as those whose background is in humanities subjects. Many Colleges are pleased to see applicants with a mixed background in these subjects."

and the churchill college site says:

Spoiler:

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Because we believe that the more 'traditional' and rigorous A-level subjects provide the best preparation for the study of Law, we greatly prefer subjects such as Mathematics, Further Mathematics, History, Latin, Greek, English Language, English Literature, Philosophy, Physics, Chemistry, Government & Politics, Economics, Psychology, French or any other foreign language, Classics, Biology, Geography, and so forth.


but it seems to me they've basically listed every half decent A-level under the sun, I mean, even geography is there!

Many thanks
GMD

If you've been toying with the idea of law, read around interesting legal cases and reports (my headmaster gave me a nudge towards the Wolfenden Report). Join/start your school's debating society, get involved in philosophy-related stuff and current affairs, and have a nice academic portfolio (i.e. reading list) ready for your personal statement.

Don't worry about that too much at the moment though - you really need to focus on getting high UMS marks in your ASs, as if you do it will put you in a very strong position. A science-based set of A-levels will be fine for law, as your maths and physics will show logical thinking, analysis etc. Your personal statement will show that you can write (make it sound formal and fluent) and the books you include, extra-curricular activities etc. will strengthen this.

I wouldn't go for medicine unless your heart is set on it, as it's loads of stress, and you'll hate it unless you love it, if you get what I mean

[GMD]

(Original post by TurboCretin)
As long as you show yourself to be adequately articulate in your Personal Statement and the LNAT/Cambridge entrance test I don't see any reason why they would rule you out. I can't really comment on how it would affect your chances beyond that.

Can I say, for a selection of A-levels which you believed would cover most things, they are rather weighted toward the sciences... Nevertheless, Lord Denning read Maths at Magdalen College initially, so they'd be ill-advised to discount you out of hand!

haha very true, i've always been more of a scientist.

(Original post by Aylish)
Want to go for it do I can't see any problem if your subjects are listed in the requirements their fore go for it. Good luck and please what are your predicted grades for your a levels just out of interest.

Thanks, and i'm predicted AAAA at AS (excluding maths ofc.)

(Original post by Junaid96)
If you've been toying with the idea of law, read around interesting legal cases and reports (my headmaster gave me a nudge towards the Wolfenden Report). Join/start your school's debating society, get involved in philosophy-related stuff and current affairs, and have a nice academic portfolio (i.e. reading list) ready for your personal statement.

Don't worry about that too much at the moment though - you really need to focus on getting high UMS marks in your ASs, as if you do it will put you in a very strong position. A science-based set of A-levels will be fine for law, as your maths and physics will show logical thinking, analysis etc. Your personal statement will show that you can write (make it sound formal and fluent) and the books you include, extra-curricular activities etc. will strengthen this.

I wouldn't go for medicine unless your heart is set on it, as it's loads of stress, and you'll hate it unless you love it, if you get what I mean

Great idea for the legal cases! I've qualified for this year's world championship debating in Mexico so that hopefully should be useful. I get what you mean about medicine, that's why i'm having second thoughts.

Thanks for the responses so far guys!

[The Polymath]

(Original post by GMD)
haha very true, i've always been more of a scientist.



Thanks, and i'm predicted AAAA at AS (excluding maths ofc.)



Great idea for the legal cases! I've qualified for this year's world championship debating in Mexico so that hopefully should be useful. I get what you mean about medicine, that's why i'm having second thoughts.

Thanks for the responses so far guys!

Just completely rule out medicine now. Everyone I know who is applying is literally screaming "IMA BE A DOCTOR" 24/7, so if you're not, well.. you're not going to take/get into medicine Also remember, Law at Churchill is ridiculously competitive, with what are probably the most academically stringent requirements. Research Churchill a little more, and you may find it's not for you. An EPQ would be a great idea, especially if you did it on something related to Philosophy/Law, as it would show your writing and research abilities, amongst other things such as great interest in the subject. A personal statement for Oxbridge should be something like 70% academic, with a few *relevant* extra-curricular activities, and a *small* backup section with the normal stuff for other unis, but your head of sixth form should help you with all of that. I just hope you don't apply for Philosophy because your GCSEs wipe mine out of the water (I was a lazy schmuck until this year).

[law101]

Why does law appeal to you? You need to have a very clear reason for that, as does any applicant, in your personal statement.

One way you could spin it is to say you want to go into an area of law that is related to science e.g. IP (those firms LOVE people with science backgrounds) or technology & construction. Do some research into this so that you can put it in your personal statement/interview.

[GMD]

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[GreenLantern1]

(Original post by GMD)
Good evening TSR,

I have a quick question, which I am obsessing over and am hoping you could help me out on. Until now I had been fairly unsure of my career path, and what I should apply for at university. As a result I took a fairly solid set of A-levels that would hopefully cover most things. I had been preparing to apply for Medicine more out of safety than anything else, but lately i've been toying with the idea of Law, as it appeals to me quite strongly.

My A-Levels are:
Further Maths
Maths (A* Achieved)
Chemistry
Biology
Physics

GCSE: 10A*

I'm currently in year 12, so i'll be applying to university next year. I really do hope to apply to cambridge (fell in love with the place when I went there) but i'm slightly worried that my A-levels would be inappropriate.

While the cambridge site says:

Spoiler:

Show

"Good applicants tend to have taken subjects at A Level (or equivalent) that develop a careful, analytical approach to reading and which require them to present information in a way which is well structured and thoughtfully argued. In our experience, applicants with backgrounds in Mathematics and science subjects perform as well as those whose background is in humanities subjects. Many Colleges are pleased to see applicants with a mixed background in these subjects."

and the churchill college site says:

Spoiler:

Show

Because we believe that the more 'traditional' and rigorous A-level subjects provide the best preparation for the study of Law, we greatly prefer subjects such as Mathematics, Further Mathematics, History, Latin, Greek, English Language, English Literature, Philosophy, Physics, Chemistry, Government & Politics, Economics, Psychology, French or any other foreign language, Classics, Biology, Geography, and so forth.


but it seems to me they've basically listed every half decent A-level under the sun, I mean, even geography is there!

Many thanks
GMD

Edit: Why you neg Only asking a question.

Oh so you got A* in Further Maths with 600/600 did you? and you got accepted by UCL did you?

And don't bother editing the OP as that is just said

LIAR!!!

[GMD]

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[GreenLantern1]

(Original post by GMD)
umad? you sound kinda mad.

Just fun to have caught you out you little phoney. And I am not mad. How can I sound mad if you can't hear me! You clearly wouldn't get into UCL at the age of 18 or even London Met, nevermind UCL or Cambridge.

Arran Fernandez killed you boi.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...ther_multiline

[und]

(Original post by GreenLantern1)
Just fun to have caught you out you little phoney. And I am not mad. How can I sound mad if you can't hear me! You clearly wouldn't get into UCL at the age of 18 or even London Met, nevermind UCL or Cambridge.

Arran Fernandez killed you boi.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...ther_multiline

In light of this post (http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...6&postcount=12), he also seems quite intent on letting people know he attends Eton College, to the point that it seems like an obsession. I wonder if that's a fabrication too... Furthermore, Eton College was well into its Easter break when that was posted. GMD must have really loving parents.

[GreenLantern1]

(Original post by und)
In light of this post (http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...6&postcount=12), he also seems quite intent on letting people know he attends Eton College, to the point that it seems like an obsession. I wonder if that's a fabrication too... Furthermore, Eton College was well into its Easter break when that was posted. GMD must have really loving parents.

Hehehe... this boy really does have a lot of time on his hands... making up stories and whatnot. Really pathetic stuff... I almost feel sorry for him.