Supercurriculars

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Debating/Public Speaking: Participate in school or external debating competitions. Law and Politics heavily rely on argumentation, and this will show a commitment to critical thinking.

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Online Courses: Explore free courses on platforms like Coursera or edX related to law, politics, or philosophy. For example, courses in international law or political theory.

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Reading: Read books such as "What About Law?" for a legal perspective or "The Prince" by Machiavelli for political insight. Academic journals like The Modern Law Review or The Political Quarterly can provide up-to-date scholarship.

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Essay Competitions: Look out for essay competitions from universities or legal societies (e.g., the Cambridge Law Essay Competition or the John Locke Institute Essay Competition).

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EPQ: An EPQ related to a specific area of law or political theory would be a great addition, as it shows independent research skills. For example, you could explore topics like constitutional law or international relations.

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University Application Programmes: Consider attending programs such as Oxford’s UNIQ, LSE’s Pathways to Law, and UCL's summer schools, which are specifically tailored to Law and Politics applicants. They often include lectures and mock applications.
Hope this helps
Dan - Student Ambassador