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Could i get into Law school with just reading

I want to study law at LSE,Oxford,UCL. Can i get in with just reading cases and reading books? Is this enough t show interest. I do have the chance for mooting and work experience but i am interested, is it possible??
Reply 1
Original post by omkaard
I want to study law at LSE,Oxford,UCL. Can i get in with just reading cases and reading books? Is this enough t show interest. I do have the chance for mooting and work experience but i am interested, is it possible??

Politely, ur talking about the best UK universities and best universities in the world. If you’re trying to ask what is the bare minimum i can do, it won’t pan out well. Do you actually REALLY want to go to the top unis?
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Original post by Ada357996
Politely, ur talking about the best UK universities and best universities in the world. If you’re trying to ask what is the bare minimum i can do, it won’t pan out well. Do you actually REALLY want to go to the top unis?


I get your point, but isn’t more about how you think and your interest RATHER THAN WHAT you do
Reply 3
Original post by omkaard
I get your point, but isn’t more about how you think and your interest RATHER THAN WHAT you do

i see what you mean but you want to go to that uni, rather than them coming to you, you cant just be comfortable saying “i’m gonna be me” and that’s enough,. Obviously don’t exhaust yourself but you should be taking exceptional steps to be an attractive candidate
Reply 4
It is worth remembering that a law degree at eg Oxford is an ACADEMIC and not a professional degree, unlike ‘law school’ in the US. For this reason, I imagine it’s possible to attend if you’ve done appropriate extra reading (although I don’t control admissions). Reading academic articles and cases is not just a lazy person’s work experience.
Original post by omkaard
I want to study law at LSE,Oxford,UCL. Can i get in with just reading cases and reading books? Is this enough t show interest. I do have the chance for mooting and work experience but i am interested, is it possible??

Hi,

Studying at top universities like LSE, Oxford, or UCL is competitive, and while reading cases and legal books demonstrates interest, admissions teams look for well-rounded candidates who have actively engaged with the subject. Participating in activities like mooting, debating, or gaining work experience helps showcase practical involvement and your commitment to pursuing law. These experiences also give you valuable insights into legal practice, which can make your personal statement more compelling plus jobs are looking for such experience. Make the most of the opportunities available to you, as a combination of academic interest and extracurricular engagement strengthens your employability significantly.

Best wishes,

Sabba | Coventry University Student Ambassador | Law LLB
Oxford etc tend not to have a lot of interest in an applicant's extra curricular activities. Law related super-curriculars, yes. Work experience isn't expected, not least because not many people can obtain it.

Reading, reading, and reading is a pretty good way to be a competitive applicant. Read widely about public policy issues. Think about law in its social context. You won't be expected to know the substance of the law before you arrive.
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Reply 7
I’d say join the uni programmes too e.g target law or target Oxbridge because it’ll give you a more competitive application. But showing you’re interested in reading cases and books is also great, stating your opinion and thinking critically so evaluating them can help you get in even if you didn’t attend the summer schools.
Reply 8
Original post by omkaard
I want to study law at LSE,Oxford,UCL. Can i get in with just reading cases and reading books? Is this enough t show interest. I do have the chance for mooting and work experience but i am interested, is it possible??

You dont need any 'work experience' for Law - its an academic degree.

Relevant reading etc suggestions - good for all Unis : super-curricular_suggestions_2.pdf
Moocs : Jurisprudence Course: The Philosophy of Law - Online Law Courses - FutureLearn
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