Cambridge Law 2025 applicants

Hi guys, haven't seen a thread for Cambridge law applicants this year, so I thought I would make one for us to talk / discuss our applications!
What college is everyone applying to? Why law at Cambridge? What are your stats?

I’ve recently submitted my application for law at Cambridge (won’t disclose which college tho)! I chose Cambridge mainly because of the course, but also the unique supervision system. I’m someone who benefits quite a lot from small group teaching and academic pressure in terms of deadlines. I’m also quite proactive with my learning, so I feel like the heavy workload is well-suited to me as an individual. Cambridge offers some really unique modules that I haven’t come across in other universities. As well as that, I like how the compulsory modules are arranged (e.g. civil law in the first year). I chose Cambridge over Oxford mainly due to the location, city and overall course structure, as Oxford’s jurisprudence course is a little more rigid in its structure. I’m sitting my LNAT next week but I’m feeling well prepared. I’m predicted A*A*A in politics, philosophy and psychology (respectively) and have 876554 at GCSE with severe extenuating circumstances. My highest grades were in English, which I think helps my chances a little more. I’m not expecting an offer at all, as most people statistically speaking will be rejected, but I’m hopeful for an interview at the very least. Personal statement is very strong and incorporates a range of disciplines and legal areas that I’m interested in, as well as wider reading and unique super curriculars. I did 7 drafts total for it, so I’m hoping it helps me stand out a little more. I also submitted an additional extenuating circumstances form to my college to explain my GCSEs. Honestly, I’m not too focused on Cambridge (although I’d love to go there). My sights are set more so on Bristol and Leeds. What about you? How are things going? Good luck with your application

Hi guys, haven't seen a thread for Cambridge law applicants this year, so I thought I would make one for us to talk / discuss our applications!
What college is everyone applying to? Why law at Cambridge? What are your stats?

I've applied to Law at Cambridge, my predicted A-Levels are A*A*A* in Politics, English Literature and History, with 9999986655 at gcse (a little weak on the sciences and german). I love the atmosphere of Cambridge, and their interdisciplinary approach to Law. Honestly, I just can't wait for the interview, but if I don't get an offer I won't be completely heartbroken, as the PPL course at Warwick also aligns well with my intellectual interests. Can't believe how well the LNAT went though, it was significantly easier than all my practices, and the essay question was just perfect. I've also applied to Cardiff, Keele and currently have an offer for Aber, although that was expected.

I'm so nervous about interview decisions (especially the fact that we have to wait so damn long for them!). Honestly, I don't really expect an offer at all, but I really do want to get to the interview stage.

The majority of applicants tend to get interviewed (around 70% - 80%). So long as there are no major red flags in your application that can’t be explained and/or you aren’t applying to the most popular college for a highly competitive course with weaker stats than the majority of competitive applicants (e.g. applying to Trinity for maths with just about the required grades, an average personal statement and no significant mathematical achievements, even at a regional level), you should be fine in terms of interviews. I’m in the same boat as you - not expecting an offer, but I’d at least like to make it to interview. I have a weird intuitive feeling that the number of law applicants at my college this year has probably decreased, which would give me a better chance of being interviewed, but we’ll see at the end of the admissions cycle what the official stats are. I would suggest expecting and preparing for an interview in the (likely) event that your college offer you one.

The majority of applicants tend to get interviewed (around 70% - 80%). So long as there are no major red flags in your application that can’t be explained and/or you aren’t applying to the most popular college for a highly competitive course with weaker stats than the majority of competitive applicants (e.g. applying to Trinity for maths with just about the required grades, an average personal statement and no significant mathematical achievements, even at a regional level), you should be fine in terms of interviews. I’m in the same boat as you - not expecting an offer, but I’d at least like to make it to interview. I have a weird intuitive feeling that the number of law applicants at my college this year has probably decreased, which would give me a better chance of being interviewed, but we’ll see at the end of the admissions cycle what the official stats are. I would suggest expecting and preparing for an interview in the (likely) event that your college offer you one.

Also, how are you preparing for the interview?

what college did you apply to for law? 🙂

Haven’t started any formal preparation since I’ve been busy with school and I wanted to give it till the next half term before starting mock interviews. I’m hoping to arrange some mock interviews through mentoring connections and within the law department in my school. Other than that, mainly looking over the interview format at my college, talking to past applicants and reading some sample materials/questions here and there. Sample materials sometimes can be found on a college’s website. I believe Christ’s and St Catherine’s have some, but you may need to double check that. I tend to do quite well in interviews, so it hasn’t been the top of my priority list at the moment - getting through the LNAT was my main concern. Each college’s interview style will differ so make sure to a) have a read of the interview policy stated on the college’s website or b) talk to past applicants, particularly at your college.

Hello, posting this anonymously as I'm applying to quite a niche college for my subject, so I fear it might identify me very easily! Said college is Churchill, and I am applying with 999999999987 at GCSE. My preds at A-level are A*A*A*A* in physics, maths, further maths and music (+ EPQ).
Applying to Cambridge because I loved the supervision system and the style of teaching. I also liked the general vibes of the city and population over Oxford (idk why, it just felt a bit too posh for me). It's also slightly closer to home. I have no aims of achieving an offer, but I do want an interview because the opportunity to waffle on and be challenged on a subject that I love very much just sounded like a super cool experience (even if it's just once!). What about you OP?

Gosh I applied to Churchill as well!
predicted grades: A*A*A*A*A in Maths, Further maths, Physics, Psychology and Economics.
(I)GCSE: 99999987
A for epq (not predicted)
I did a lot super-curricular activities...but I made a compromise to get a clear structure and a main theme (i.e. only 2-3 activities are mentioned).
Feel bad about LNAT though...
I know that my academic background is not as strong as yours (strengthened by the fact that I am an international student-which means I'll probably have to perform better than native students), but I am so happy to see one who applied to the same college and had similar ideas! I did a mock interview last week and that was really really interesting...It is so hard to find someone who can discuss these "tedious" things with you in reality!
Anyway, sincerely wish you the best! I really want to continue to contact you (since it is really a niche college), if there is a chance?

Absolutely crazy that you think your academic background isn't as strong as mine - 5 A levels?! You're way better than me in terms of academics, I could never cope with so much pressure! This is my account (decided to go off anonymous after all, lol), so feel free to PM me using this account 🙂 I'd love to chat.
I'm also super stressed about the LNAT. The essay was okay, but I genuinely have no idea how section A went, which leaves me wondering if it went really bad now : ( I'm hoping we're all in the same boat.

As a Cambridge law applicant this year, I also have my worries about section A ☹️ . It's really difficult for us to estimate how we did, but the main thing is that it's done!

Anyone here got any good resources / recommendations to prepare for interview ? 🙂