Is my highers enough to apply for law

Hi there everyone, I jst recieved my higher results, I got an A history A geography A rmps and B English so I’m wondering if that will be enough to apply for law at Scottish unis if if they want 5 highers . I’ll probably apply to Glasgow cali, Edinburgh Napier, uws and idk if my grades are enough to get into Glasgow or Strathclyde even if I’m quintile 2 so would meet the minimum requirements. Please give advice also wtf do I write a personal statement about

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Deathologist150

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Original post by Hiiiinooooooo

Hi there everyone, I jst recieved my higher results, I got an A history A geography A rmps and B English so I’m wondering if that will be enough to apply for law at Scottish unis if if they want 5 highers . I’ll probably apply to Glasgow cali, Edinburgh Napier, uws and idk if my grades are enough to get into Glasgow or Strathclyde even if I’m quintile 2 so would meet the minimum requirements. Please give advice also wtf do I write a personal statement about

Do you come under widening participation? I know law is competitive but i got AAABC at higher and got a conditional of BB in my advanced highers at strathclyde

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Hiiiinooooooo

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Original post by Deathologist150

Do you come under widening participation? I know law is competitive but i got AAABC at higher and got a conditional of BB in my advanced highers at strathclyde

Yes , I’m widening access the only thing is tho , I’m Not doing any advanced highers , will that be a problem?

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Deathologist150

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Original post by Hiiiinooooooo

Yes , I’m widening access the only thing is tho , I’m Not doing any advanced highers , will that be a problem?

Im not sure, it’s recommended but it’s not necessary

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Rincewind_Bored

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Original post by Hiiiinooooooo

Hi there everyone, I jst recieved my higher results, I got an A history A geography A rmps and B English so I’m wondering if that will be enough to apply for law at Scottish unis if if they want 5 highers . I’ll probably apply to Glasgow cali, Edinburgh Napier, uws and idk if my grades are enough to get into Glasgow or Strathclyde even if I’m quintile 2 so would meet the minimum requirements. Please give advice also wtf do I write a personal statement about

It doesn't cost you anything to apply, so you may as well apply to Glasgow Uni and Stathclyde too. The worst they can do is say no.

Edinburgh Uni is another with a good reputation in Law.

I’m pretty sure that if you don’t have 4-5 As at Higher then they would make offers to you based on Advanced Highers - to double check I would suggest calling the uni and asking them

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Kirsty😄

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Original post by Deathologist150

Do you come under widening participation? I know law is competitive but i got AAABC at higher and got a conditional of BB in my advanced highers at strathclyde

Were you widening access?

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University of Strathclyde

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Original post by Hiiiinooooooo

Hi there everyone, I jst recieved my higher results, I got an A history A geography A rmps and B English so I’m wondering if that will be enough to apply for law at Scottish unis if if they want 5 highers . I’ll probably apply to Glasgow cali, Edinburgh Napier, uws and idk if my grades are enough to get into Glasgow or Strathclyde even if I’m quintile 2 so would meet the minimum requirements. Please give advice also wtf do I write a personal statement about

Hello @Hiiiinooooooo 🙂
Universities will be able to help explain each of our entry requirements so feel free to call/get in touch with us over the next few weeks for advice and guidance on this sort of thing - we're happy to help!
For Strathclyde, if you are eligible for the minimum entry requirements we're normally looking for around ABBBB by the end of your first sitting. Based on your grades at AAAB I'd say we'd be likely to be able to consider you. We'd recommend continuing on with your S6 study and picking subjects that are essay based (similar to the ones you've achieved there).

For your personal statement - try to show an interest in the profession and share what has driven you to consider studying Law. Tell us what you've done to prepare yourself for University and show us your key skills in areas like communication, team working etc. and demonstrate how they'll be relevant. If you're staying on in S6 your school will help you with the personal statement too so don't worry too much right now 🙂

Caitlin 🎓️
Official University of Strathclyde Rep

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Kirsty😄

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Original post by University of Strathclyde

Hello @Hiiiinooooooo 🙂
Universities will be able to help explain each of our entry requirements so feel free to call/get in touch with us over the next few weeks for advice and guidance on this sort of thing - we're happy to help!
For Strathclyde, if you are eligible for the minimum entry requirements we're normally looking for around ABBBB by the end of your first sitting. Based on your grades at AAAB I'd say we'd be likely to be able to consider you. We'd recommend continuing on with your S6 study and picking subjects that are essay based (similar to the ones you've achieved there).
For your personal statement - try to show an interest in the profession and share what has driven you to consider studying Law. Tell us what you've done to prepare yourself for University and show us your key skills in areas like communication, team working etc. and demonstrate how they'll be relevant. If you're staying on in S6 your school will help you with the personal statement too so don't worry too much right now 🙂
Caitlin 🎓️
Official University of Strathclyde Rep

Hi I’ve got a similar question I have also just sat my highers and achieved 3A’s in History, English and Classical studies and 2 B’s. I know your standard entry is 4 A’s and a B for LLB would I still be considered? Thank you so much! My B’s were in maths and biology ( appealing biology) I’m not sure if that matters. I am also doing AH in History and modern studies then also a higher politics and french in S6.

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Hiiiinooooooo

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Original post by University of Strathclyde

Hello @Hiiiinooooooo 🙂
Universities will be able to help explain each of our entry requirements so feel free to call/get in touch with us over the next few weeks for advice and guidance on this sort of thing - we're happy to help!
For Strathclyde, if you are eligible for the minimum entry requirements we're normally looking for around ABBBB by the end of your first sitting. Based on your grades at AAAB I'd say we'd be likely to be able to consider you. We'd recommend continuing on with your S6 study and picking subjects that are essay based (similar to the ones you've achieved there).
For your personal statement - try to show an interest in the profession and share what has driven you to consider studying Law. Tell us what you've done to prepare yourself for University and show us your key skills in areas like communication, team working etc. and demonstrate how they'll be relevant. If you're staying on in S6 your school will help you with the personal statement too so don't worry too much right now 🙂
Caitlin 🎓️
Official University of Strathclyde Rep

Thank you so much , this helps a lot !

Original post by Hiiiinooooooo

Hi there everyone, I jst recieved my higher results, I got an A history A geography A rmps and B English so I’m wondering if that will be enough to apply for law at Scottish unis if if they want 5 highers . I’ll probably apply to Glasgow cali, Edinburgh Napier, uws and idk if my grades are enough to get into Glasgow or Strathclyde even if I’m quintile 2 so would meet the minimum requirements. Please give advice also wtf do I write a personal statement about

Hi there,

Thank you for your enquiry and we are delighted to hear of your interest in studying Law here at the University of Glasgow.

Our website details the full entry requirements for each course for 2025 entry, including the subject requirements. You will find these on each course page under the ‘entry requirements’ section, this can be found here: www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees

Most courses show a typical (by end of S6) and a minimum set of grades, and we would always advise students to aim for the typical requirements to ensure the best chance of receiving an offer. The typical grades shown are usually by the end of S6, with an S5 minimum noted – this is to offer guidance to students and let them know this is the S5 minimum we would look for when assessing an application.

With regards to minimum requirements, you'll find more information about these on the specific pages for Scots and Common Law, including our online tool to check if your postcode meets the minimum entry criteria.

In the personal statement we are looking to find out more about you - you can tell us about why you would like to study your course(s), any relevant school projects/ external projects you have taken part in and any work experience/volunteering you have. UCAS have a good guide for more information on how to write personal statements - https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/writing-personal-statement/how-write-personal-statement.

If you have any other questions, please do get back in touch!

Ewan, 2nd Year
MA (Hons) Philosophy/Politics

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