What A Levels should I choose for law?
I'm planning on taking Maths, Further Maths, and Economics.
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
For LSE they likely might consider the combination overly narrow for law (although it would be fine for e.g. economics or the mathematical joint honours subjects). Note that swapping economics to English lit would not change that picture for LSE. For the others the original combination should be fine though.
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Original post by finlayjcox
I'm planning on taking Maths, Further Maths, and Economics.
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
Since you are strong in Maths, can you add a subject like History as a 4th A level. You can drop it after first year, if it is too much.
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Original post by finlayjcox
I'm planning on taking Maths, Further Maths, and Economics.
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
i did scottish advanced highers but my subject combinations were english, maths and physics. i’ve firmed my lse offer so i think if you swap one subject with english you should definitely be fine.
Original post by finlayjcox
I'm planning on taking Maths, Further Maths, and Economics.
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
If you’re likely to achieve a higher grade in economics than English literature, then take that. A previous comment mentioned LSEs preferences, which may have grounds, but note that economics is partially an essay based subject, so you may get some balance there( unsure how LSE view this though).
None of these should care too much, weighed up against the importance of achieving the highest grades possible.
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I suggest that, when universities publish on their websites which sixth form subjects they require, recommend, or suggest for those seeking to study a particular subject at undergraduate level, people should believe what the universities publish. There are no secret subject lists or magic combos. Subject to the stated requirements of any particular university to which you propose to apply, study those subjects which you are interested in and likely to do well in.
Reply 6
Your A level choices are great and there's no need to do eng lit if you prefer econ. Law has no preferred or required subjects for a reason. Further maths is an extremely academically rigorous course; I don't think there's anything more you need to do to prove academic ability if you do FM!
I'm in Y13 and haven't started my degree yet so I can't tell you which A levels will equip you well for a law degree but I CAN say that your A levels are great for a law application. I applied to two of your choices (Cambridge and UCL) with no essay subjects (I also did further maths!). Anecdotally, my A levels ended up being an advantage for my Cambridge application due to certain factors. They did also confirm that they 100% class FM as a separate A level to maths and appreciate how very difficult it is.
Best of luck for your GCSEs!
Edit - you need to do well in your A levels though! There's no benefit to taking FM if you get a B in it. However, I am sure you'll do brilliantly.
I'm in Y13 and haven't started my degree yet so I can't tell you which A levels will equip you well for a law degree but I CAN say that your A levels are great for a law application. I applied to two of your choices (Cambridge and UCL) with no essay subjects (I also did further maths!). Anecdotally, my A levels ended up being an advantage for my Cambridge application due to certain factors. They did also confirm that they 100% class FM as a separate A level to maths and appreciate how very difficult it is.
Best of luck for your GCSEs!
Edit - you need to do well in your A levels though! There's no benefit to taking FM if you get a B in it. However, I am sure you'll do brilliantly.
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Reply 7
Original post by finlayjcox
I'm planning on taking Maths, Further Maths, and Economics.
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
The career I want to go into is law. I've considered doing English literature instead of Economics, however I'm 90% sure I'd be better at Economics than English.
I don't want to do 4 A Levels. I'm capable of it for sure but the more subjects the higher the workload and the higher the chances I don't achieve top grades. I've heard A*A*A* looks better than A*A*A*B.
I'm very good at maths, so I'm fine on that end in terms of workload. Maths and further maths are definitely the subjects I'm the best at, and the ones I enjoy the most at GCSE. So of course I'm hesitant to not do them for A levels if I want to get the best grades possible.
Would these A levels be competitive for top unis, such as Cambridge, UCL, LSE, and KCL? And if not, what else would you suggest?
We would suggest that you take the subjects that you enjoy most and the ones you are likely to achieve the best results in. For our LLB (Hons) Law (2-year degree) | University of Buckingham, we look at every application individually. The standard entry requirements for Law are A-level: BBB-BBC, IB:31-32 or equivalent alternative qualifications.
Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken in to account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. Equivalent A-level grades are also accepted (for example ABD equivalent to BBC)
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in a slightly lower A-level grade offer.
Good luck
Annie
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