What A levels do i need to become a lawyer?

Essay subjects. Traditional subjects. To quote a KCL admissions tutor "we don't care what you do, as long as you're good at it - provided that it's at least 70% academic"

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Hey People, I'm in the last year of high school atm, GCSE's in a matter of months; i was just looking to see what TSR thought of my combination of subjects which i am looking to study in college in order to become a lawyer:

History

English Language

Politics & Government

Biology

Please let me know guys, thanks! :biggrin:

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awais590

Please let me know guys, thanks! :biggrin:

Very good. Two traditional subjects and a science. Three essay subjects as well. I wouldn't change anything, especially if you like those subjects. People on here will tell you that a language would be better - but if you actually like those, you wont be penalised.

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Folderol

Very good. Two traditional subjects and a science. Three essay subjects as well. I wouldn't change anything, especially if you like those subjects. People on here will tell you that a language would be better - but if you actually like those, you wont be penalised.

Thanks dude ^^ but some people say english lit is much more useful than english lang? (i hate english lit). :/

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awais590

Thanks dude ^^ but some people say english lit is much more useful than english lang? (i hate english lit). :/

I think most people would say its more "respected" but just ignore them - its still a good essay subject. The most important thing to do is to do subjects you like (you know, within reason - which yours are). I spoke to the KCL law admissions tutor and she said 'We don't care what you do, as long as it's 70% academic and as long as you're good at it' - your subjects meet that criteria.

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Folderol

I think most people would say its more "respected" but just ignore them - its still a good essay subject. The most important thing to do is to do subjects you like (you know, within reason - which yours are). I spoke to the KCL law admissions tutor and she said 'We don't care what you do, as long as it's 70% academic and as long as you're good at it' - your subjects meet that criteria.

great, thanks for the advice! :biggrin:

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Folderol

I think most people would say its more "respected" but just ignore them - its still a good essay subject. The most important thing to do is to do subjects you like (you know, within reason - which yours are). I spoke to the KCL law admissions tutor and she said 'We don't care what you do, as long as it's 70% academic and as long as you're good at it' - your subjects meet that criteria.

oh btw, i live up north, like, north west x] IF i ever apply to somewhere as far as KCL for example, would i still get accepted if the grades are good enough or do i need to be in a certain catchment area? :s-smilie:

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awais590

oh btw, i live up north, like, north west x] IF i ever apply to somewhere as far as KCL for example, would i still get accepted if the grades are good enough or do i need to be in a certain catchment area? :s-smilie:

It's all about grades, personal statement, predictions.

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