Unfair Predicted Grades – What Should I Do to Get Into a Top Law School?
I am a Year 13 student studying Business Studies, Geography, and English Literature. In my AS-levels, I achieved AAB and was predicted quite high. However, in my recent mocks, I got ABC. I also completed a modern foreign language in Year 12 and achieved an A*, which many universities confirmed could count as my third subject. This led me to prioritise my other two A-levels over English Literature.
Despite this, my teachers have predicted me ABC due to my school’s strict policy on predictions, which applies to everyone and isn’t likely to change. This means my UCAS application will be A*ABC. However, based on my abilities, I’m confident I will achieve AA in my remaining 2 A-levels, Business and Geography.
I really want to study Law at the University of Birmingham or the University of Nottingham, but their entry requirements are AAA, and after contacting them, they’ve said it’s unlikely I’d be accepted with my current predictions.
This leaves me with two options:
1) Accept an offer from a university with lower entry requirements, like the University of Leicester (AAB).
2) Take a gap year to apply again next year with achieved grades, likely A*AAC which I am more than confident I will get
I’m unsure of the best course of action. Should I take the gap year and reapply with stronger grades or compromise and attend a university with lower requirements? Any advice would be appreciated!
I got 9877777666 in GCSEs for context.
Despite this, my teachers have predicted me ABC due to my school’s strict policy on predictions, which applies to everyone and isn’t likely to change. This means my UCAS application will be A*ABC. However, based on my abilities, I’m confident I will achieve AA in my remaining 2 A-levels, Business and Geography.
I really want to study Law at the University of Birmingham or the University of Nottingham, but their entry requirements are AAA, and after contacting them, they’ve said it’s unlikely I’d be accepted with my current predictions.
This leaves me with two options:
1) Accept an offer from a university with lower entry requirements, like the University of Leicester (AAB).
2) Take a gap year to apply again next year with achieved grades, likely A*AAC which I am more than confident I will get
I’m unsure of the best course of action. Should I take the gap year and reapply with stronger grades or compromise and attend a university with lower requirements? Any advice would be appreciated!
I got 9877777666 in GCSEs for context.
Reply 1
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by JakeclarkeI am a Year 13 student studying Business Studies, Geography, and English Literature. In my AS-levels, I achieved AAB and was predicted quite high. However, in my recent mocks, I got ABC. I also completed a modern foreign language in Year 12 and achieved an A*, which many universities confirmed could count as my third subject. This led me to prioritise my other two A-levels over English Literature.
Despite this, my teachers have predicted me ABC due to my school’s strict policy on predictions, which applies to everyone and isn’t likely to change. This means my UCAS application will be A*ABC. However, based on my abilities, I’m confident I will achieve AA in my remaining 2 A-levels, Business and Geography.
I really want to study Law at the University of Birmingham or the University of Nottingham, but their entry requirements are AAA, and after contacting them, they’ve said it’s unlikely I’d be accepted with my current predictions.
This leaves me with two options:
1) Accept an offer from a university with lower entry requirements, like the University of Leicester (AAB).
2) Take a gap year to apply again next year with achieved grades, likely A*AAC which I am more than confident I will get
I’m unsure of the best course of action. Should I take the gap year and reapply with stronger grades or compromise and attend a university with lower requirements? Any advice would be appreciated!
I got 9877777666 in GCSEs for context.
Despite this, my teachers have predicted me ABC due to my school’s strict policy on predictions, which applies to everyone and isn’t likely to change. This means my UCAS application will be A*ABC. However, based on my abilities, I’m confident I will achieve AA in my remaining 2 A-levels, Business and Geography.
I really want to study Law at the University of Birmingham or the University of Nottingham, but their entry requirements are AAA, and after contacting them, they’ve said it’s unlikely I’d be accepted with my current predictions.
This leaves me with two options:
1) Accept an offer from a university with lower entry requirements, like the University of Leicester (AAB).
2) Take a gap year to apply again next year with achieved grades, likely A*AAC which I am more than confident I will get
I’m unsure of the best course of action. Should I take the gap year and reapply with stronger grades or compromise and attend a university with lower requirements? Any advice would be appreciated!
I got 9877777666 in GCSEs for context.
You can apply to those AAA unis with those predictions -
Reply 2
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by Muttley79You can apply to those AAA unis with those predictions -
Yeah I can apply to the unis but when I emailed them they said its unlikely they will accept me though as its competitive and most applicants have AAA or higher
Reply 3
Has your application been sent yet? If not, is there anyone at school that you can meet with to discuss it? Whether you end up taking a gap year or not, apply!! Best case, you get an offer, worst case, you go through clearing or take a gap year on results day based on that.
University is expensive and a huge chunk of your young adulthood- don’t compromise if you genuinely think you can do it!! Try to play the system also- look at opportunities for contextual offers and see if you meet the criteria for any of your dream unis (e.g. for me, I applied to SHU progress!)
Trust your gut- but you lose nothing by sending your application anyways. You seem pretty set on the 2 unis you like- so don’t compromise on that if it’s not an unrealistic goal!
University is expensive and a huge chunk of your young adulthood- don’t compromise if you genuinely think you can do it!! Try to play the system also- look at opportunities for contextual offers and see if you meet the criteria for any of your dream unis (e.g. for me, I applied to SHU progress!)
Trust your gut- but you lose nothing by sending your application anyways. You seem pretty set on the 2 unis you like- so don’t compromise on that if it’s not an unrealistic goal!
Reply 4
Hi @Jakeclarke
It sounds like you had quite a stressful decision to make! I am not too sure what you opted for in the end, but if you did decide to accept an offer from the University of Leicester, you will be sure to experience a fantastic law school!
The lecturers at Leicester Law School are engaging and approachable, with each lecturer having office hours for students to come and ask further questions. There is also lots of get involved in at Leicester Law School!
Leicester Law Society host various competitions throughout the year such as mooting, negotiations, client interviewing, mock trials and speech/debating competitions. These are judged by external professionals, making them a great networking opportunity, and often have work experience as the prize.
Additionally, many top law firms have gotten involved with the University of Leicester this year: Linklaters, A&O Shearman, Freshfields, White and Case, Eversheds Sutherlands, Travers Smith, DLA Piper, Herbert Smith Freehills. There are also events held throughout the year by Leicester Law Society for those aspiring to be a barrister, as well as events to help students decide what career path they may want to go down.
The University of Leicester Legal Advice Clinic is an excellent way for students to gain practical experience of law. Within the Legal Advice Clinic, there is the Business Clinic, the Family Clinic, the General Clinic and the recent Immigration Clinic. The Clinic has enabled me to gain experience interviewing clients under the supervision of a solicitor as well as experience drafting advice letters. In my opinion, I think the Legal Advice Clinic is one of the things that makes Leicester Law School stand out!
Overall, if you have decided to come to Leicester, you have made an excellent choice as Leicester is a well-respected university! If you have opted for something else, then I wish you all the best!
Feel free to ask any other questions you may have 😃
Claire
Law LLB
It sounds like you had quite a stressful decision to make! I am not too sure what you opted for in the end, but if you did decide to accept an offer from the University of Leicester, you will be sure to experience a fantastic law school!
The lecturers at Leicester Law School are engaging and approachable, with each lecturer having office hours for students to come and ask further questions. There is also lots of get involved in at Leicester Law School!
Leicester Law Society host various competitions throughout the year such as mooting, negotiations, client interviewing, mock trials and speech/debating competitions. These are judged by external professionals, making them a great networking opportunity, and often have work experience as the prize.
Additionally, many top law firms have gotten involved with the University of Leicester this year: Linklaters, A&O Shearman, Freshfields, White and Case, Eversheds Sutherlands, Travers Smith, DLA Piper, Herbert Smith Freehills. There are also events held throughout the year by Leicester Law Society for those aspiring to be a barrister, as well as events to help students decide what career path they may want to go down.
The University of Leicester Legal Advice Clinic is an excellent way for students to gain practical experience of law. Within the Legal Advice Clinic, there is the Business Clinic, the Family Clinic, the General Clinic and the recent Immigration Clinic. The Clinic has enabled me to gain experience interviewing clients under the supervision of a solicitor as well as experience drafting advice letters. In my opinion, I think the Legal Advice Clinic is one of the things that makes Leicester Law School stand out!
Overall, if you have decided to come to Leicester, you have made an excellent choice as Leicester is a well-respected university! If you have opted for something else, then I wish you all the best!
Feel free to ask any other questions you may have 😃
Claire
Law LLB
Reply 5
Original post
by JakeclarkeI am a Year 13 student studying Business Studies, Geography, and English Literature. In my AS-levels, I achieved AAB and was predicted quite high. However, in my recent mocks, I got ABC. I also completed a modern foreign language in Year 12 and achieved an A*, which many universities confirmed could count as my third subject. This led me to prioritise my other two A-levels over English Literature.
Despite this, my teachers have predicted me ABC due to my school’s strict policy on predictions, which applies to everyone and isn’t likely to change. This means my UCAS application will be A*ABC. However, based on my abilities, I’m confident I will achieve AA in my remaining 2 A-levels, Business and Geography.
I really want to study Law at the University of Birmingham or the University of Nottingham, but their entry requirements are AAA, and after contacting them, they’ve said it’s unlikely I’d be accepted with my current predictions.
This leaves me with two options:
1) Accept an offer from a university with lower entry requirements, like the University of Leicester (AAB).
2) Take a gap year to apply again next year with achieved grades, likely A*AAC which I am more than confident I will get
I’m unsure of the best course of action. Should I take the gap year and reapply with stronger grades or compromise and attend a university with lower requirements? Any advice would be appreciated!
I got 9877777666 in GCSEs for context.
Despite this, my teachers have predicted me ABC due to my school’s strict policy on predictions, which applies to everyone and isn’t likely to change. This means my UCAS application will be A*ABC. However, based on my abilities, I’m confident I will achieve AA in my remaining 2 A-levels, Business and Geography.
I really want to study Law at the University of Birmingham or the University of Nottingham, but their entry requirements are AAA, and after contacting them, they’ve said it’s unlikely I’d be accepted with my current predictions.
This leaves me with two options:
1) Accept an offer from a university with lower entry requirements, like the University of Leicester (AAB).
2) Take a gap year to apply again next year with achieved grades, likely A*AAC which I am more than confident I will get
I’m unsure of the best course of action. Should I take the gap year and reapply with stronger grades or compromise and attend a university with lower requirements? Any advice would be appreciated!
I got 9877777666 in GCSEs for context.
A number of RG law schools (Cardiff, Exeter, Liverpool and York, Nottingham for a flash minutes) went into Clearing last year. So choose your firm and insurance now, concentrate your efforts in exam to get the highest possible grades. Clearing opens in July and shortlist your favorites, then act fast on Results Day.
Good Luck
Reply 6
Can you speak to your teachers again or head of year?
Reply 7
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by MillieeM2Can you speak to your teachers again or head of year?
Application for 2025 went in months ago
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