Mature student wanting to study law
Hi, I'm 25 y/o hoping to start a law degree in September 2026. I did my A-levels at 18 but didn’t get the best grades, then started a biomedicine degree but dropped out because it wasn’t for me. I decided to start fresh with three new A-levels and now have predicted grades of A*AA.
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
Original post by Shreya1234
Hi, I'm 25 y/o hoping to start a law degree in September 2026. I did my A-levels at 18 but didn’t get the best grades, then started a biomedicine degree but dropped out because it wasn’t for me. I decided to start fresh with three new A-levels and now have predicted grades of A*AA.
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
Why did you not take your old a levels . I mean you you already done the new content so resit it?
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Original post by Shreya1234
Hi, I'm 25 y/o hoping to start a law degree in September 2026. I did my A-levels at 18 but didn’t get the best grades, then started a biomedicine degree but dropped out because it wasn’t for me. I decided to start fresh with three new A-levels and now have predicted grades of A*AA.
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
With those predicted grades you could perhaps have a shot at a mature students' college at Cambridge (there are three such colleges) or at Oxford (there is one such college). My nephew started at Oxford aged 23 and had a great time. He socialised mainly with graduate students.
Youth is famously wasted on the young. You may find that you are better able to cope with the workload of a law degree because you are a bit older than most of the students, and you are still young enough to party. Good luck!
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Original post by Shreya1234
Hi, I'm 25 y/o hoping to start a law degree in September 2026. I did my A-levels at 18 but didn’t get the best grades, then started a biomedicine degree but dropped out because it wasn’t for me. I decided to start fresh with three new A-levels and now have predicted grades of A*AA.
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
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Original post by Shreya1234
Hi, I'm 25 y/o hoping to start a law degree in September 2026. I did my A-levels at 18 but didn’t get the best grades, then started a biomedicine degree but dropped out because it wasn’t for me. I decided to start fresh with three new A-levels and now have predicted grades of A*AA.
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
Hey!
First off, massive congratulations on your predicted grades, A*AA is an incredible achievement and really shows your dedication. Your journey into law might not be the most traditional, but honestly, that’s a strength, not a weakness. A lot of law students come from different backgrounds, and your experience will likely give you a unique perspective that will serve you well.
When it comes to applying, focus on crafting a strong personal statement. Since you've restarted your A-levels, you might want to highlight what motivated you to pursue law now and how your previous experiences (both in biomedicine and beyond) have shaped your decision. Universities value resilience and commitment, and your journey demonstrates both.
As for starting uni at an older age, it’s completely normal to feel a bit nervous, but law schools have students of all ages, and you definitely won’t be the only one who didn’t come straight from school. Many universities, including mine, have strong student communities, mature student groups, and support networks to help you settle in. If anything, your extra life experience might even help you with time management and adjusting to the workload!
Best of luck!
Original post by Shreya1234
Hi, I'm 25 y/o hoping to start a law degree in September 2026. I did my A-levels at 18 but didn’t get the best grades, then started a biomedicine degree but dropped out because it wasn’t for me. I decided to start fresh with three new A-levels and now have predicted grades of A*AA.
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on applying for law or how they’re finding it? Feeling a bit nervous about starting uni at an older age!
You're doing great and you're off to a great start because your chosen universities will be impressed with your new predicted grades. Plus it sounds like you're on your way to achieving them too.
I don't have anything specific to add but I find as long as you're consistent and find a good work balance you'll be to do a lot better than you think.
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Original post by Logic1
Why did you not take your old a levels . I mean you you already done the new content so resit it?
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Original post by Stiffy Byng
With those predicted grades you could perhaps have a shot at a mature students' college at Cambridge (there are three such colleges) or at Oxford (there is one such college). My nephew started at Oxford aged 23 and had a great time. He socialised mainly with graduate students.
Youth is famously wasted on the young. You may find that you are better able to cope with the workload of a law degree because you are a bit older than most of the students, and you are still young enough to party. Good luck!
Youth is famously wasted on the young. You may find that you are better able to cope with the workload of a law degree because you are a bit older than most of the students, and you are still young enough to party. Good luck!
That’s really nice to hear! Your nephew’s experience sounds great. I didn’t know there were colleges for mature students at Oxford and Cambridge, that’s really interesting! I’ll be looking into this!
Original post by Shreya1234
I chose to do 3 new a levels because the competitive universities don't accept resits
That is true but they do factor in GCSEs a lot especially unis with non-lnat. What is ur GCSEs grades. Im not sure if they will be lenient considering your a mature student
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Original post by Logic1
That is true but they do factor in GCSEs a lot especially unis with non-lnat. What is ur GCSEs grades. Im not sure if they will be lenient considering your a mature student
Where are you getting that from?
OP, you have to wade through a lot of misinformation here!
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Original post by Shreya1234
That’s really nice to hear! Your nephew’s experience sounds great. I didn’t know there were colleges for mature students at Oxford and Cambridge, that’s really interesting! I’ll be looking into this!
You could apply to any college but check out Harris Manchester College, Oxford, and St Edmund's College, Wolfson College, and Hughes Hall, Cambridge.
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Original post by Logic1
That is true but they do factor in GCSEs a lot especially unis with non-lnat. What is ur GCSEs grades. Im not sure if they will be lenient considering your a mature student
So negative & so wrong. GCSEs are not as important as level 3 qualifications as long as you meet the requirements (usually pass in maths & english). It does not differ between mature students and school leavers. Where are you getting this information from?
Original post by iirrxb
So negative & so wrong. GCSEs are not as important as level 3 qualifications as long as you meet the requirements (usually pass in maths & english). It does not differ between mature students and school leavers. Where are you getting this information from?
Nope. Let see an example shall we. Warwick has high demands of GCSEs getting good grades and for a levels. Lots of unis that do not use the lnat do not use minumum requirements . You are confusing ur self with the ones that that use lnat. Like Bristol and UCL. They do no care unless minimum has passed and Bristol only cares for 40 percent for academic qualification rest is the lnat. And it is quite logical for me to say this cuz unis that do not use the lnat require a substantial amount of high GCSEs and a levels . please check Leeds as another uni it goes on about how the lnat is pointless and it is not a factor that we score. All unis require a c for maths and English quite obvious . I could go on about my point.
When I said about mature students and non mature students . Students who have done over 5 years for there qualification this applies to both medicine and law as far I am aware of like for a levels and GCSEs. they do not need necessary very good grades or in other case scenarios there a levels are not considered because is with over the 5 year period. This makes sense as unis do want recent results. There are unis like this but I am not aware of the ones do dig in but my paragraph above is certainly true.
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