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Am I applying to the right unis? What is the likelihood of me getting in?

Hi,
I am currently in Year 13 and it's getting closer to finalising our application; and I am applying to universities to study law.
I am studying Law, History and Textiles (I was worried that textiles wouldn't allow me to study law but I saw another girl on youtube who did Art with 2 essay based subjects and got into LSE so I'm less worried about that now) and I'm taking my LNAT in December.
For my GCSEs I achieved 9988877765
For my A-Levels, after my last mock I got predicted AAB, however in the next one I am confident I will get predicted at least A*AA.
I am applying to LSE, UCL, King's, Southampton and one more but I am struggling to find a 5th option.
I think I have a strong PS. I have done many supercurriculars, such as reading books, did online courses, visited the royal court of justice, the parliament, the supreme court and will be joining an MUN conference soon. I also did legal work experience for a week, and also another one online. I am a student ambassador and a member of NAFCO (basically an organisation run by students to improve students' life at school).
Are my choices good? Would I make a good applicant? And also any help in helping me choose my 5th option would be appreaciated. I really want it to be in London but I don't mind going as far as Southampton ( I live in Kent) but I definitely don't want to go North like Leeds/ Manchester etc.
I suggest Reading as your fifth option. You can check on the university websites which A levels they accept. I know that UCL does accept Art and Design - Textiles. If you are predicted high grades, you could be a competitive candidate for the London big three, with Southampton and (say) Reading as your Plan B.
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Bristol and Warwick both good unis for Law.

I lived in London until I was 18 and just finishing at Warwick now and it's been pretty great. I have friends who went to Bristol and they've thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Hi, did you do law at Warwick? I am thinking of going there but not sure as people say University of Birmingham is better for graduate prospects/law in general and that Coventry is a 'ghost town' haha.
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Original post by Jakeclarke
Hi, did you do law at Warwick? I am thinking of going there but not sure as people say University of Birmingham is better for graduate prospects/law in general and that Coventry is a 'ghost town' haha.

Hi, Warwick is objectively better than Birmingham for Law graduate prospects.

I personally didn't study law (I studied finance), but some of my closest friends were in the law school and all except for one have ended up at magic circle or american law firms as trainee solicitors.

Coventry is a bit of a ghost town but most Warwick students live in Leamington Spa which is far nicer and student friendly.
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Original post by TI_AJ17
Hi, Warwick is objectively better than Birmingham for Law graduate prospects.
I personally didn't study law (I studied finance), but some of my closest friends were in the law school and all except for one have ended up at magic circle or american law firms as trainee solicitors.
Coventry is a bit of a ghost town but most Warwick students live in Leamington Spa which is far nicer and student friendly.
That's very helpful- Thank you!
Original post by Stiffy Byng
I suggest Reading as your fifth option. You can check on the university websites which A levels they accept. I know that UCL does accept Art and Design - Textiles. If you are predicted high grades, you could be a competitive candidate for the London big three, with Southampton and (say) Reading as your Plan B.

Thanks a lot!!! I will take a look at the uni website:smile:
Original post by TI_AJ17
Bristol and Warwick both good unis for Law.
I lived in London until I was 18 and just finishing at Warwick now and it's been pretty great. I have friends who went to Bristol and they've thoroughly enjoyed it!

Thank youu:smile:

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