Oxbridge

i'm in Y11 but i'm pretty sure camrbidge puts less weight on gcse's than oxford, but you might still have a shot with oxford i guess if they weren't terrible, what did you get in your gcse's

(someone else could probs give lots more insight than me, i js know cambridge cares less about gcse's and they like to see progression)

Hi, I got a 4 in math's (Doing an AS to make up for the grade)
I got a 5-5 in science
6 in English language
7 In English literature
7 in Religious studies
6 In German
5 In History
and 4 in Drama..

Hi, your GCSEs are lower than the average successful applicant, but you still have a chance. It's true that universities typically don't like economics and business studies studied together. To make up for this, I believe you would have to have an exceptional LNAT score to secure an interview. May I ask why you actually want to go to oxbridge?

I'm just asking because today I have to decide whether I want to study Law at oxford or Cambridge but I'm at a dilemma because of my GCSE grades..

Why do you have to decide today?
Yes, Oxford look at gcses more, but both care

Hi, I am deciding between Oxford and Cambridge to study law, however, the problem I have is that My GCSE grades were not that impressive, they were at most average and not something one could boast about. I currently take Economics Business studies, Psychology and an AS in Maths and an EPQ. However I have heard that Oxbridge does not like Business studies, I do really want to go to Oxbridge and I'm predicted all A's but because of my GCSES, I feel like I'm at a bad advantage. And even though, I'm not sure which Uni to even choose

As has been said above, Oxford place a greater emphasis on GCSEs than Cambridge do. Oxford will happily deselect you pre-interview for having GCSE grades they're not happy with.

Some random quotes from both web sites:

Oxford

"Please note that evidence of substantive academic achievement to date (in addition to LNAT) must be provided by applicants. Offers cannot be made on the basis of applications which contain only predictions of future grades and achievements." (source) - the emphasis on "achievement to date" was added by me.

"If a candidate is not selected for interview, one of the following reasons must be entered on ADSS. More than one reason may be entered.
Reason 1: GCSE/equivalent score not at highest level + LNAT performance not at highest level" (source)

Cambridge

"Typical offers require A Level: A*AA" (source) - I mention this because you say, "I'm predicted all A's" meaning that your predicted grades are below the the level of their typical offer.

"...A Levels such as Business, Photography or Media Studies may not be as appropriate." (source).

Jhee.. So what potentially could I do.. If I were to get a really grade on my LNAT could that potentially change anything?

It could yes, particularly at Cambridge which takes a much more "holistic" view of each candidate - i.e. you can compensate for a weakness in one area (e.g. GCSEs) via a strength in another (e.g. LNAT).

But they do not like Business studies.. And I take that

Agreed. So that will make you less competitive than other candidates. There's not really a lot you can do about that though.

Jhee.. So what potentially could I do.. If I were to get a really grade on my LNAT could that potentially change anything?

Can I be honest? they do not care about GCSEs if you have high predicted grade, great personal statement and scored accordingly in the admission assessments. Focus on what you are getting now rather than what you received for your GCSEs.

Hi, I got a 4 in math's (Doing an AS to make up for the grade)
I got a 5-5 in science
6 in English language
7 In English literature
7 in Religious studies
6 In German
5 In History
and 4 in Drama..

Hmmm.. So if you were in my shoes, would you pick Cambridge law over Oxford Law?

As has been said above, Oxford place a greater emphasis on GCSEs than Cambridge do. Oxford will happily deselect you pre-interview for having GCSE grades they're not happy with.

It could yes, particularly at Cambridge which takes a much more "holistic" view of each candidate - i.e. you can compensate for a weakness in one area (e.g. GCSEs) via a strength in another (e.g. LNAT).

Well, last year I had the opportunity to go to a summer school in Oxford and honestly, I loved the environment, I was surrounded by people who were also very ambitious like to to study law and I just felt so welcome and at home. In addition having looked at the faculty of law for Oxford, it really interested me how they teach Law, it is really philosophical and it really makes you question some of your moralities and thought process in a way. I really like how they challenge you in a way to think outside the box. This is what really appealed to me about Oxford. As for Cambridge, I'm yet to do much Research but I have been told Law in Cambridge is really good and many say it would be good as they are more lenient with GSE grade sin comparison to Oxford.