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UCAS Clearing for Law 2024

Hey, I applied to UCL, Durham, Glasgow, Nottingham and Manchester for LLB (common law) and I have conditional offers from all the universities except rejected from UCL because of a bad lnat score and haven’t heard back from Durham (most likely rejected too cause of lnat) so I was just wondering if I should decline all my existing offers (i.e Glasgow, Nottingham and Manchester) and go into clearing? I personally think that my uni choice wasn’t the best and I’m wishing I had chosen Queen Mary/ Leeds/ Bristol/ Birmingham instead.
Does anyone know if any of the universities will enter clearing for Law? Or does anyone have advice in general? I was very hesitant about whether I should go into clearing because I know it’s risky too, so would definitely like to hear what others think about this. Thank you in advance!
Are any of your alternatives available for late applications/Extra?
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Original post by Jenna Hansley
Hey, I applied to UCL, Durham, Glasgow, Nottingham and Manchester for LLB (common law) and I have conditional offers from all the universities except rejected from UCL because of a bad lnat score and haven’t heard back from Durham (most likely rejected too cause of lnat) so I was just wondering if I should decline all my existing offers (i.e Glasgow, Nottingham and Manchester) and go into clearing? I personally think that my uni choice wasn’t the best and I’m wishing I had chosen Queen Mary/ Leeds/ Bristol/ Birmingham instead.
Does anyone know if any of the universities will enter clearing for Law? Or does anyone have advice in general? I was very hesitant about whether I should go into clearing because I know it’s risky too, so would definitely like to hear what others think about this. Thank you in advance!
Hi!
I am actually at UCL now studying History but take a module in Criminal Law, have many friends who applied for law last year, and I'm actually applying for law myself this year so I could give you as much advice as I have. I know that feeling when you realise you want to change your course of action, but that you might also feel like everything is set in stone now since your UCAS application has already been sent off.

Firstly, well done for your offers!! All great unis.

As far as I know (and remember from last year), the list of unis doing clearing rarely changes- but usually it goes that the more oversubscribed the course, the less likely clearing will be offered. And particularly for law, which is oversubscribed at most unis anyways, clearing might be a difficult, and a leaving-it-for-last-minute gamble. Furthermore I know from personal experience that Bristol does not do clearing for law, and i would assume the same for UCL and Durham.

Here is the clearing list from 2023, but remember, just because they are on the list doesnt necessarily mean they were offering law: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/clearing-2023-uk-universities-courses-still-available

Don't be disheartened by this; the clearing lists may change. Another thing you could try would be to call the unis now and ask straight from them if there is a way to get yourself in their application pile before results day- this is what I did. The unis you mentioned all have different admissions processes so I would suggest that. Also, do you mind me asking why you wish to change your unis- sometimes the problem may not seem so big once you're in the uni studying already.

Do you already have to start thinking about clearing now? Is it already open?
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Original post by Aakha
Hi!
I am actually at UCL now studying History but take a module in Criminal Law, have many friends who applied for law last year, and I'm actually applying for law myself this year so I could give you as much advice as I have. I know that feeling when you realise you want to change your course of action, but that you might also feel like everything is set in stone now since your UCAS application has already been sent off.
Firstly, well done for your offers!! All great unis.
As far as I know (and remember from last year), the list of unis doing clearing rarely changes- but usually it goes that the more oversubscribed the course, the less likely clearing will be offered. And particularly for law, which is oversubscribed at most unis anyways, clearing might be a difficult, and a leaving-it-for-last-minute gamble. Furthermore I know from personal experience that Bristol does not do clearing for law, and i would assume the same for UCL and Durham.
Here is the clearing list from 2023, but remember, just because they are on the list doesnt necessarily mean they were offering law: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/clearing-2023-uk-universities-courses-still-available
Don't be disheartened by this; the clearing lists may change. Another thing you could try would be to call the unis now and ask straight from them if there is a way to get yourself in their application pile before results day- this is what I did. The unis you mentioned all have different admissions processes so I would suggest that. Also, do you mind me asking why you wish to change your unis- sometimes the problem may not seem so big once you're in the uni studying already.
Do you already have to start thinking about clearing now? Is it already open?

Hi, I was wondering what did you say specifically when you called up the unis asking if you can get put in their application pile before results day and what was their response? I've just received all my decisions and I got 3 rejections for law from York, Manchester and Leeds :frown:
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Original post by vivienne242
Hi, I was wondering what did you say specifically when you called up the unis asking if you can get put in their application pile before results day and what was their response? I've just received all my decisions and I got 3 rejections for law from York, Manchester and Leeds :frown:

Hey, sorry to hear about the results! Remember that rejection is simply redirection.

Did you get feedback on why you didn’t get the offers? To unis who perhaps rejected you because of your LNAT score it may br futile to try and negotiate with them as that is a set standard for them. However I have heard of instances where the uni simply rejected someone by accident because they processed candidate info wrong or something so for places that you don’t have feedback you can call up to ask what the next steps for you now would be.

I would tell them your situation and ask what the next steps are for you now- try to speak in a convincing manner that this was your preferred uni and that you’re actually a valid candidate. Ask what alternative law courses may be still open at this time.
It’s likely they will say to apply for 2025/2026 for law (this was the response I mostly got at first!) but you may come across a uni who can support you.
Also ask whether there is a possibility of getting into the their specific law course through clearing.
But remember to always set up the context of your situation because this allows them to give you more personalised advice.

Good luck!

Good luck!
Hi, I didn't do the LNAT this year becuase during last summer I was set on doing a gap year and didn't want to have to redo it a year later. I applied to uni this year to see what offers I could get. Naturally, I could not apply to the best and was accepted into all but Warwick. I have been accepted into Manchester. Lets say that I got A* A* A* A with one of the A*'s being the international bac. Should I accept Manchester or should I be looking for somewhere stronger? If so where? Becuase Warwick rejected me with A* A* A A.
Why don't anyone think about studying Law LLB with Nottingham Trent University?
It has a good law school in Nottingham; has a 100 percent employment rate under students satisfactory. Just because Nottingham Trent University isn't part of the russell group, dosn't mean that it's a low quality and underperforming university by all means! There are also other factors to take into consideration than just thinking about Russell group. Overall: University of Nottingham is graded as silver and trent is gold by the performance standards through UCAS. It also integrates NLS which Nottingham University lacks. I know many students who have hold places through Solicetor and Barrister job roles in the profession through studying this degree at Nottingham Trent. One of the best advise they've given is to do a sandwich course... This way students are not disadvantaged through a placement year. Even though, for the majorty of period on the Law course. You can work alongside this degree: Placement year plus 3 years of work alongside study would prepare you better in the job market. Most employers value experience, knowledge, practical skills as well as your degree level. There is a very small chance of employers who are going to care about whether your degree is from a Russell group University! Unless your competing against an Oxford/Cambridge applicant.

Not to put any students off here who are dreaming to study at University of Nottingham. Please do think about Nottingham Trent University.
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Original post by rizzakkhan12
Why don't anyone think about studying Law LLB with Nottingham Trent University?
It has a good law school in Nottingham; has a 100 percent employment rate under students satisfactory. Just because Nottingham Trent University isn't part of the russell group, dosn't mean that it's a low quality and underperforming university by all means! There are also other factors to take into consideration than just thinking about Russell group. Overall: University of Nottingham is graded as silver and trent is gold by the performance standards through UCAS. It also integrates NLS which Nottingham University lacks. I know many students who have hold places through Solicetor and Barrister job roles in the profession through studying this degree at Nottingham Trent. One of the best advise they've given is to do a sandwich course... This way students are not disadvantaged through a placement year. Even though, for the majorty of period on the Law course. You can work alongside this degree: Placement year plus 3 years of work alongside study would prepare you better in the job market. Most employers value experience, knowledge, practical skills as well as your degree level. There is a very small chance of employers who are going to care about whether your degree is from a Russell group University! Unless your competing against an Oxford/Cambridge applicant.
Not to put any students off here who are dreaming to study at University of Nottingham. Please do think about Nottingham Trent University.

Icl, I personally would not go to uni if trent was my only choice; going into debt for trent is just warranting further debt down the road imo. better off stackin your crumbs and buildin those pies ppl, do not go to nottingham trent; it's not worth your time.
I completely disagree with your negative mindset about Nottingham Trent University Lmeo. I've visited three local universities: Nottingham, Nottingham Trent and Derby. Out of the three; Nottingham Trent was so mesmorising, welcoming and cherrishing and fit to purpose for me. The employability and success rate is prodeminantly high in the 90s to 100s for LAW School. Not all employers pay attention to which University your degree is from, they are more drawned into experience and skills. It's the quality of your work not University. I know employers in general who have not offered contracts to russell group universities do to how competitive the field is. For your kind information I know two NTU graduates who have been offered higher contracts within the legal firm in London and scotland.
I'm no longer thinking of studying law. I've decided to study psychology mental health with a sandwich year at Nottingham Trent University. My career aspiration is to become a clinical psychologist.
Original post by JVorJrose
Icl, I personally would not go to uni if trent was my only choice; going into debt for trent is just warranting further debt down the road imo. better off stackin your crumbs and buildin those pies ppl, do not go to nottingham trent; it's not worth your time.


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Original post by Jenna Hansley
Hey, I applied to UCL, Durham, Glasgow, Nottingham and Manchester for LLB (common law) and I have conditional offers from all the universities except rejected from UCL because of a bad lnat score and haven’t heard back from Durham (most likely rejected too cause of lnat) so I was just wondering if I should decline all my existing offers (i.e Glasgow, Nottingham and Manchester) and go into clearing? I personally think that my uni choice wasn’t the best and I’m wishing I had chosen Queen Mary/ Leeds/ Bristol/ Birmingham instead.
Does anyone know if any of the universities will enter clearing for Law? Or does anyone have advice in general? I was very hesitant about whether I should go into clearing because I know it’s risky too, so would definitely like to hear what others think about this. Thank you in advance!

QMUL and Reading sometimes have clearing places for law, and both are good universities.
But I add that so are Manchester, Glasgow, and Nottingham.

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