Law applicants 2015

Original post by Edd Rochford

Personally, I think you're allocating a bit too much time to planning and checking. It's only about 500 words so shouldn't require too much checking, and the topics don't require a great deal of planning. Take the short time limit as a positive - they are not expecting an amazing essay, just evidence that you can write an argument! And to spot typos better, read backwards so that you can check every word rather than skimming over them.

Thanks for the advice but I sat my LNAT earlier today.

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Original post by Undisclosed 15

In the Economics essay paper I achieved a 'B', but I am a lot better than a 'B' would suggest. How severely will this work against me as that paper is my only essay paper.

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Won't matter at all since your overall was an A. Which board did you take for Economics?
Bear in mind that economics as a whole is considered an essay subject (not just a module of it).

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Original post by *Stefan*

Won't matter at all since your overall was an A. Which board did you take for Economics?
Bear in mind that economics as a while is considered an essay subject (not just a module of it).

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CIE. They will see that one paper is the essay paper and one paper is a multjple choice paper though so they will know that I got a 'B' in the essay paper. As my other subjects are sciences, wont they think 'this applicant is not the best at essays/?

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Original post by Undisclosed 15

CIE. They will see that one paper is the essay paper and one paper is a multjple choice paper though so they will know that I got a 'B' in the essay paper. As my other subjects are sciences, wont they think 'this applicant is not the best at essays/?

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Don't worry mate. I understand what you mean (and worry about), but they won't. They'll consider the AS as a whole rather than the modules (only maths degrees would ask specific module).

By the way, how did you find the multiple-choice paper? I mean, would you say it's easier or more difficult than the essay paper (ignoring your grade)?

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Original post by maarg13

Hi, I've got my LNAT in a couple of weeks! When you are doing the essay do you get paper or a whiteboard to plan on or something? Thanks :smile:

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They usually provide an annoyingly small whiteboard and earplugs.

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Original post by *Stefan*

Don't worry mate. I understand what you mean (and worry about), but they won't. They'll consider the AS as a whole rather than the modules (only maths degrees would ask specific module).

By the way, how did you find the multiple-choice paper? I mean, would you say it's easier or more difficult than the essay paper (ignoring your grade)?

Virtually everyone in my school finds multiple chioce harder but I find it about the same in terms of difficulty. It requires a lot of application of knowledge which is why some people struggle? Only maths degrees ask for specific modules but my module grades will be submitted so they will still see them.

Sorry for questioning you soooooooooo much. Lol. I am paranoid.

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PardonMyFrench96

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This is going to sound a bit silly but the part where it says to put your name 'EXACTLY' as it appears on Passport/driving licence and emphasises this when booking the lnat - my passport name is in all caps but I wrote my name in the standard way, i.e. one capital letter beginning each name, is that okay? Otherwise you would be turned away???

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Original post by Undisclosed 15

Virtually everyone in my school finds multiple chioce harder but I find it about the same in terms of difficulty. It requires a lot of application of knowledge which is why some people struggle? Only maths degrees ask for specific modules but my module grades will be submitted so they will still see them.

Sorry for questioning you soooooooooo much. Lol. I am paranoid.

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Haha no worries! Just don't fear that doing badly in the second paper, as it's the grade as a whole that matters. Despite, even if you only took science subjects, you'd still be equally desirable!

Good luck with your application!

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Original post by *Stefan*

Haha no worries! Just don't fear that Bad in the second paper, as it's the grade as a whole that matters. Despite, even if you only took science subjects, you'd still be equally desirable!

Good luck with your application!

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LSE say they look for ability to write critically though?

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Kidioteque

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Original post by Undisclosed 15

I achieved an A* in Maths A Level and AAA in AS Physics,Economics and Chemistry. I am predicted A*A*A. I got 6A*s and 2 As in my ICGSEs.

Do I have a reasonable chance or will I be rejected due to my subjects?

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You will never be rejected out of hand for your subject choice, unless the university in question states clearly in their entry requirements that you must do a certain subject. In other words, thoroughly check the course listing for each university to which you're applying and make sure that you match all of their prerequisites. These kinds of requirements are unusual for law but it's worth double and triple checking.

Beyond that, it's up to you to convince the admissions tutors that you're cut out for a very essay-heavy course. Make sure that your personal statement is grammatically flawless, and try to include lots of examples that demonstrate your written ability (e.g. writing for a school newspaper, starting a legal blog, doing an EPQ).

Ultimately, though, don't worry too much - doing primarily science A-Levels can actually set you apart in many ways and likely points towards you having a very good grasp of logic and reasoning - traits which are just as important as literacy when it comes to a law degree. I know a number of people who studied the 3 sciences and Maths at A-Level who are now reading law at Oxford, Cambridge and LSE, so it's not unheard of at all. Follow the above and you should be fine.

Good luck!

EDIT: In addition, and as Stefan has rightly said, performing well in Economics will definitely work in your favour as it is seen as an essay-based Humanities subject by most universities.

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maarg13

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Original post by *Stefan*

They usually provide an annoyingly small whiteboard and earplugs.

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Thanks. I take it they provide a whiteboard pen as well then and you don't need to take your own?

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Original post by maarg13

Thanks. I take it they provide a whiteboard pen as well then and you don't need to take your own?

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Yeah they do (but bear in mind that this may be different from centre to centre). You should ask your centre just to be sure!

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Original post by Kidioteque

You will never be rejected out of hand for your subject choice, unless the university in question states clearly in their entry requirements that you must do a certain subject. In other words, thoroughly check the course listing for each university to which you're applying and make sure that you match all of their prerequisites. These kinds of requirements are unusual for law but it's worth double and triple checking.

Beyond that, it's up to you to convince the admissions tutors that you're cut out for a very essay-heavy course. Make sure that your personal statement is grammatically flawless, and try to include lots of examples that demonstrate your written ability (e.g. writing for a school newspaper, starting a legal blog, doing an EPQ).

Ultimately, though, don't worry too much - doing primarily science A-Levels can actually set you apart in many ways and likely points towards you having a very good grasp of logic and reasoning - traits which are just as important as literacy when it comes to a law degree. I know a number of people who studied the 3 sciences and Maths at A-Level who are now reading law at Oxford, Cambridge and LSE, so it's not unheard of at all. Follow the above and you should be fine.

Good luck!

EDIT: In addition, and as Stefan has rightly said, performing well in Economics will definitely work in your favour as it is seen as an essay-based Humanities subject by most universities.

Buf I did not perform well in the Economics essay paper. This is my main concern.

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Original post by Undisclosed 15

Buf I did not perform well in the Economics essay paper. This is my main concern.

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Wait... do you actually mean you're afraid about how universities will consider this or of your ability to write essays?

If it's the former do not worry at all. Even without Econ at all, you'd still be considered equally.

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Original post by Kidioteque

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Hey, I probably miss-quoted before (due to using my phone).

I am really interested in seeing; a) Why did you choose law in the end? and b) Do you regret making this choice? Does it live up to your standards?

Thanks,

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stephanie1803

Hey, I'm applying to do Law this year too. So far my 5 unis are

Cambridge
Durham
LSE
Exexter (insurance)
Bristol

I got 8A*s and 3As at GCSE, and I'm predicted 3 A*s at A2, and an A* in my EPQ. Anyone have any ideas what type of questions you get asked at Oxbridge law interviews?

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Original post by *Stefan*

Wait... do you actually mean you're afraid about how universities will consider this or of your ability to write essays?

If it's the former do not worry at all. Even without Econ at all, you'd still be considered equally.

Sorry for not being clear. I am worried that UNIs will think that I am weak at essays. I know, or at least think, that I am reasonably good at essays.

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