One reach option?

I'm currently applying to universities for law and I'm wondering if it's worth applying for UCL? My predicted is AAB and I'm also doing an EPQ with a predicted A. I'm going to sit the LNAT for one of my uni choices (bristol) for which i qualify for a contextual offer. I've research how likely I am to get in through the UCAS website. My choices are:

1. University of Bristol: AAB (contextual) - 56% likely on conditional offer
2. University of Sheffield: AAB (EPQ) - 68% likely on conditional offer
3. City, University of London: AAB - 100% likely on conditional offer

(as you can see I only have three choice, please recommend universities that are good for law and at least somewhat reputable!!)

Reply 1

McGinger

UCL is mega-competitive - it isnt any 'better' than Unis like Bristol etc, its just that they get 1000s of applications, and they can be very picky. They dont need to be 'kind' to fill the course. And, even if they did make you an offer, could you actually get those grades. If you can't then its a waste of time even thinking about it. Remember, predicted grades are always optimistic and therefore you may not get those grades at all. Apply to UCL if you want to - but be very prepared for No.

Other sensible Unis for Law:
Undergraduate Law - Lancaster University
Law - Study - Cardiff University
Undergraduate - Liverpool Law School - University of Liverpool
Law - LLB (Hons) - Undergraduate courses - University of Kent

Reply 2

UEA Rep Fatma

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Original post by investing-emotio

I'm currently applying to universities for law and I'm wondering if it's worth applying for UCL? My predicted is AAB and I'm also doing an EPQ with a predicted A. I'm going to sit the LNAT for one of my uni choices (bristol) for which i qualify for a contextual offer. I've research how likely I am to get in through the UCAS website. My choices are:
1. University of Bristol: AAB (contextual) - 56% likely on conditional offer
2. University of Sheffield: AAB (EPQ) - 68% likely on conditional offer
3. City, University of London: AAB - 100% likely on conditional offer
(as you can see I only have three choice, please recommend universities that are good for law and at least somewhat reputable!!)

Hello! @investing-emotio 🙂
Firstly, it' great you're considering applying to study law, this must be an exciting time!

Have you considered UEA? The UEA Law school has a very good reputation and the Law course is ranked in the top 20 in the UK!
The entry requirements are AAB so you do meet them (you may be eligible for the contextual offer of BBB)
Have a look at the UEA Law Course. The course is unique in the fact they have a multiple award winning UEA Law Clinic which allows undergraduates to boost their CV, ready for when they graduate!
Is there a particular aspect of Law you like the most?

UEA itself is based in the city of Norwich, which is a vibrant and welcoming city. There are many independent shops and cafes, as well as a range of scenery from beaches, to country side and The Broads so you're bound to find something you enjoy!

Let me know if the course interests you and want more information or have any questions, I'd be more than happy to help! 🙂
Fatma
Natural Sciences student.

Reply 3

Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by investing-emotio

I'm currently applying to universities for law and I'm wondering if it's worth applying for UCL? My predicted is AAB and I'm also doing an EPQ with a predicted A. I'm going to sit the LNAT for one of my uni choices (bristol) for which i qualify for a contextual offer. I've research how likely I am to get in through the UCAS website. My choices are:
1. University of Bristol: AAB (contextual) - 56% likely on conditional offer
2. University of Sheffield: AAB (EPQ) - 68% likely on conditional offer
3. City, University of London: AAB - 100% likely on conditional offer
(as you can see I only have three choice, please recommend universities that are good for law and at least somewhat reputable!!)

Hi @investing-emotio
Lancaster also has a law course that is ranked highly for student experience and teaching quality, with the option to specialize in either Criminal Law and Justice, Commercial Law, or Human Rights Law. The entry requirements are AAB, and a list of the typical modules you could study on the course are found here Law LLB Hons (M100) - Lancaster University.
Lancaster university itself is a campus university in the north of England, that has a real community feel as we are one of only a few UK universities that has a collegiate system. The colleges are great for helping you to settle into university life, meet new people and attend lots of events.
If you have any questions about Lancaster, feel free to ask!
-Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

Reply 4

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by investing-emotio

Do you qualify for a contextual offer from UCL?

Also where are you getting these probabilities from?

Reply 5

investing-emotio

Original post by artful_lounger

Do you qualify for a contextual offer from UCL?
Also where are you getting these probabilities from?

Unfortunately, I don't qualify for the contextual. I put in my predicted grades onto the UCAS website and looked through the law course at each uni, if you scroll down you can a section named historical entry grades. They're not accurate I'm just using them as a guideline

Reply 6

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by investing-emotio

If you don't qualify for a contextual offer for UCL I don't think you would be competitive as you are two grades below their standard offer. For aspirational/reach choices these are usually where you might be one grade below the standard offer.

Historical entry grades are probably not that useful here because that just tells you about the grades people had who ultimately were successful, at least that is my understanding from what you have said. They don't tell you the grades people were made offers for, and bear in mind universities will normally over-offer courses because they know some number of students won't make the grades, some they will make an offer for but the applicant won't firm/insure them, or will only put them as their insurance, or will meet their firm offer but decide for various reasons not to take it up. I think your chances at those others may be better than you think then.

However as an aspirational option I would suggest looking at AAA courses rather than A*AA courses.

Reply 7

please help me x

Original post by investing-emotio

I'm currently applying to universities for law and I'm wondering if it's worth applying for UCL? My predicted is AAB and I'm also doing an EPQ with a predicted A. I'm going to sit the LNAT for one of my uni choices (bristol) for which i qualify for a contextual offer. I've research how likely I am to get in through the UCAS website. My choices are:
1. University of Bristol: AAB (contextual) - 56% likely on conditional offer
2. University of Sheffield: AAB (EPQ) - 68% likely on conditional offer
3. City, University of London: AAB - 100% likely on conditional offer
(as you can see I only have three choice, please recommend universities that are good for law and at least somewhat reputable!!)

Hey, I am in a similar position too for law. My grades have ended up being a bit lower than expected due to winter mocks that I had in september which was stupid and also contextual/personal reasons. But even before finding out my grades I was looking at ones for AAA, I found that unis were either really good at the subject law and have some degree of employment opportunities or really good for accommodation, uni life and opportunities but not so much for law specifically.

So far I have applied for three- with Southampton as my aspirational, the grades being AAA. I actually think this may be a good one for you as well- it has many opportunities for law, with loads of chances to network with law firms and doing niche modules like maritime law which if you wanted to go into, would earn you a fair bit of money. The professor was really good too when I did the law taster there. Then the accommodation was decent but parking may be an issue if that's a concern for u like it was for me.

As well though, I would consider a safety/backup choice in case something happens on the day or whatever- hopefully nothing does but its better than going through clearing and getting last choice unis, last pick accommodation etc. That doesn't mean it has to be a really low requirements though- like BBB but with your contextual reasons may go to BCC, which just essentially confirms you got a place at university. My backup i applied for is Essex, and they gave me a conditional CCC a few hours later. I am considering other universities that are mid range BBB as well, i just don't know what ones to apply to myself yet but I do know certain areas I don't want to go to though so it does narrow down my choices a lot.

Anyways good luck!

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