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KCL - am I capable of getting an offer for law?

As a current Year 12 student, I am always weighing up university options and conducting research to determine which choices are best suited for me and what I have to offer. King's has always been a top choice for me, as I have looked up to the Uni itself for years. I have a particular interest in the Law course, as I have always been infatuated with different legal/justice systems from a young age. With that also comes my passion for the performing arts, particularly musical theatre...

For a bit of background info, I made the decision this time last year to apply and audition to a performing arts academy that I also really looked up to. After getting accepted, I shortly realised that it was not the place for me, and reflected on how this was going to affect my future choices. I always knew that I wanted to go to university, and since joining this college, I was surrounded by people who had mostly the same goal - to continue their musical theatre journey by studying at a conservatoire, vocational school, or uni. Naturally, I got convinced and went to look at a few places, but of course, I immediately felt uncomfortable and like I didn't fit in, as I wasn't facing the fact that I had made the wrong decision.

However, I always knew that I had two additional A Levels on my back, English Literature and Media Studies, that I could use when it came to uni applications and personal statements, given that I had slowly developed my opposition towards drama school throughout the year. I have adored my A Levels so far - the workload has not been too much of a pressure on my shoulders, the modules are super interesting, and I have been hitting top grades throughout. As a result, I am now on target for A's and A *'s for my exams in year 13.

When doing some further research into universities that I could apply to instead of following my MT route, I fell back in love with King's again. I looked into the Law course itself, and with relief realised that the entry requirements are achievable from my perspective - DDM and A*A.

With this being said, I also realise and consider things like the LNAT and prepping for it, my statement, and work experience/extracurriculars. I am willing to work as hard as I can, not only to achieve the grades that I need, but also to show them that I am capable in my statement and overall application, etc.

But my main concern/question is, will this be enough? Even if I have a really strong and convincing personal statement and experience, will they still value me as a student/accept me even if I haven't come from a standard sixth form, and haven't studied the hardest subjects? I have heard from multiple people that they are quite lenient, but I was just wondering what others' opinions are, especially students of King's themselves. And with that, what else can I do to solidify my chances at getting a chance at getting into such a competitive course?

Any advice would be appreciated! :smile:
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by alessiaroch
As a current Year 12 student, I am always weighing up university options and conducting research to determine which choices are best suited for me and what I have to offer. King's has always been a top choice for me, as I have looked up to the Uni itself for years. I have a particular interest in the Law course, as I have always been infatuated with different legal/justice systems from a young age. With that also comes my passion for the performing arts, particularly musical theatre...

For a bit of background info, I made the decision this time last year to apply and audition to a performing arts academy that I also really looked up to. After getting accepted, I shortly realised that it was not the place for me, and reflected on how this was going to affect my future choices. I always knew that I wanted to go to university, and since joining this college, I was surrounded by people who had mostly the same goal - to continue their musical theatre journey by studying at a conservatoire, vocational school, or uni. Naturally, I got convinced and went to look at a few places, but of course, I immediately felt uncomfortable and like I didn't fit in, as I wasn't facing the fact that I had made the wrong decision.

However, I always knew that I had two additional A Levels on my back, English Literature and Media Studies, that I could use when it came to uni applications and personal statements, given that I had slowly developed my opposition towards drama school throughout the year. I have adored my A Levels so far - the workload has not been too much of a pressure on my shoulders, the modules are super interesting, and I have been hitting top grades throughout. As a result, I am now on target for A's and A *'s for my exams in year 13.

When doing some further research into universities that I could apply to instead of following my MT route, I fell back in love with King's again. I looked into the Law course itself, and with relief realised that the entry requirements are achievable from my perspective - DDM and A*A.

With this being said, I also realise and consider things like the LNAT and prepping for it, my statement, and work experience/extracurriculars. I am willing to work as hard as I can, not only to achieve the grades that I need, but also to show them that I am capable in my statement and overall application, etc.

But my main concern/question is, will this be enough? Even if I have a really strong and convincing personal statement and experience, will they still value me as a student/accept me even if I haven't come from a standard sixth form, and haven't studied the hardest subjects? I have heard from multiple people that they are quite lenient, but I was just wondering what others' opinions are, especially students of King's themselves. And with that, what else can I do to solidify my chances at getting a chance at getting into such a competitive course?

Any advice would be appreciated! :smile:

Okay this is a lot of words, I've read through it but I just have a couple of follow up questions before I give my advice

1.) What qualifications are you currently studying?
2.) Do you meet the entry requirements for KCL's law course?

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