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Cambridge law applicants 2022

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Original post by vr123
Econ,biz and accounting- do you think the combination would put me at a disadvantage?


I don’t think so, especially seeing as economics is essay based, but I have no idea you could always email admissions if you’re worried. I think the most important thing is that you get the grades.
hey everyone :smile:
1) what are your GCSEs?
I didn't sit them
2) what do you study at A-level and what are you predicted?
I did the IB (exam-route) and the Austrian Matura and am currently on a gap year. I got 45 on the IB with 4 Higher Level subjects (German A, English B, History, Economics) and 2 Standard Level subjects (Biology and Maths AA). On the Austrian Matura I got a 1.0 grade average
3) why law?
the more I read the more it interests me
4) why at Cambridge?
I just love the tutorial teaching style
5) do you know what college you want to apply to?
Jesus College
6) what have you done outside of your studies to make your application stronger?
Model European Parliament, Model United Nations, Extended Essay on a law-related topic, reading relevant books etc
7)which other universities are you applying to?
LSE, UCL, KCL, Durham
what are your GCSEs?
A*A*A*A*A*A
2) what do you study at A-level and what are you predicted?
I do IB and have been predicted 44/45 (777 HL)
3) why law?
I find it fascinating especially the fact that it has such strong ties to societal issues and human interactions.
4) why at Cambridge?
The variety of modules and the tutorial system.
5) do you know what college you want to apply to?
Girton
6) what have you done outside of your studies to make your application stronger?
Lots of reading, commended in Robert Walker prize, won a prize in another law essay competition, attended online courses, and represented my school in the world youth forum.
7)which other universities are you applying to?

Glasgow, Edinburgh, Exeter, and Durham
Is anyone filling in the extra personal statement on the SAQ?
Original post by mil2004
Is anyone filling in the extra personal statement on the SAQ?

I might write a few sentences but not much
Original post by Lokiops
I've applied to the same universities for law as you (although I put Warwick instead of Bristol), good luck!

Ooh good luck to you too!! Have you heard back from any yet?
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Original post by lazyseahorse
Ooh good luck to you too!! Have you heard back from any yet?

Thank you. Good luck with your application! :smile: So far just confirmation emails but I haven't sat the LNAT yet so I guess I'll hear back after that.
1) what are your GCSEs?
I haven't done GCSEs; I have to submit my high school transcript, which I'm a little bit anxious about - some of my older grades are pretty average
2) what do you study at A-level and what are you predicted?
Doing the IB - HL: History, English B, German B; SL: Chemistry, Math AI, Polish A - predicted 45/45
3) why law?
I like the philosophical and theoretical aspect of it, and I love how intellectually challenging it is
4) why at Cambridge?
Just like the vibe more
5) do you know what college you want to apply to?
I've already applied - Trinity (I have just read it's really competitive - I'm freaking out a bit right now lol)
6) what have you done outside of your studies to make your application stronger?
law course, work experience, MUNs, reading
7) which other universities are you applying to?
LSE, UCL, Glasgow, QMUL
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Hey there, just wondering, has anyone received a confirmation email from Caius acknowledging they have received your application? I applied on the 13th and so far have only received acknowledgement from the university, but haven't heard anything from Caius
Original post by h2503
Hey there, just wondering, has anyone received a confirmation email from Caius acknowledging they have received your application? I applied on the 13th and so far have only received acknowledgement from the university, but haven't heard anything from Caius

Someone said in the main thread that Caius would be sending out their acknowledgments on Monday, I'm pretty sure.
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Original post by Theloniouss
Someone said in the main thread that Caius would be sending out their acknowledgments on Monday, I'm pretty sure.

Thank you! I just received it :smile:
Hey, I am running out of time and struggling with what to write for my SAQ additional personal statement. Applying for Law, does anyone have any advice, please!!
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Original post by icedlatte666
Hey, I am running out of time and struggling with what to write for my SAQ additional personal statement. Applying for Law, does anyone have any advice, please!!

Hey! I think my SAQ additional personal statement is quite generic, but I basically just wrote about aspects of the Cambridge course I liked (for example, how it's structured), and the supervision system at Cambridge.
Original post by h2503
Hey! I think my SAQ additional personal statement is quite generic, but I basically just wrote about aspects of the Cambridge course I liked (for example, how it's structured), and the supervision system at Cambridge.

I think im gonna do the same thing, bc it is the supervision system that I really like. I just dont wanna write waffle so I am going to keep it quite short and hopefully that is okay. Did u include any extra currics or like additional things not in ur PS
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Original post by icedlatte666
I think im gonna do the same thing, bc it is the supervision system that I really like. I just dont wanna write waffle so I am going to keep it quite short and hopefully that is okay. Did u include any extra currics or like additional things not in ur PS

Nope, I feel like my PS briefly covered my main extracurriculars, so I tried to keep the additional PS short
Anyone know roughly when we could expect to find out about at interview assessments and interviews??
Original post by mil2004
Anyone know roughly when we could expect to find out about at interview assessments and interviews??

after mid-november, usually
Original post by vr123
"The Cambridge Law test in terms of its general format as a one-hour essay addressing a question you chose out of a selection of questions remains the same. The format, like last year, will be online. Applicants shortlisted for interviews will be given a selection of dates and times to choose from to register to write the test. On the day you have selected you will log into our e-learning platform where you will view the CLT paper and its questions. You will then write your essay electronically and at the end upload it to the platform (if you elect to write by hand you may scan this and upload it but do bear in mind if your handwriting isn't very legible that typing may be preferable for all parties). Your CLT will be examined and scored prior to interview so it will likely be written roughly two weeks before the interview period starts in December."


Can I ask what kind of webcam you used? And does your face have to be visible at all times?
1) what are your GCSEs?
didn't do GCSEs, I'm an Australian Student
2) what do you study at A-level and what are you predicted?
Currently doing my VCE exams, I'm studying Philosophy, Chemistry, English and Maths this year, last I year I completed History (top 2% of Victoria) and Physics
3) why law?
I love the epistomological and philosophical reasonings behind law, really interested behind the ethics of Law.
4) why at Cambridge?
it's kinda in the name
5) do you know what college you want to apply to?
Clare College
6) what have you done outside of your studies to make your application stronger?
I'm a house captain and prefect, captain of the Firsts Swimming Team, swimming club (national level), SHINE program with Swimburne University (designed and sent a dental experiment up to the the International Space Station), annual member of the 24 Hour MSMegaSwim charity, certified lifeguard and swimming teacher, dux of history in 2020, dux of philosophy in 2021, international helper with Chinese students (bilingual in Chinese and English) - I guess it's all around skills and other stuffs that all contribute to Law.
7) which other universities are you applying to?
UCL, QMUL, Edinburgh, Manchester
Original post by Ali28
Hi everyone, is it okay if any of you could share your personal statement with me just to give me some idea of how to structure my personal statement for law for Cambridge university. Also do any of you have any suggestion on how I could get myself ready for the Cambridge exam for law. I am planning to apply for next year in the 2023 entry. Thank you.


It’s really unwise to share a personal statement with someone else, especially online…

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