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Hi everyone! Year 13 student here who’s studying psychology, biology and french and interested in doing LLB Law in 2026 (just law or even Law with French law since I love the language so much). I booked my LNAT for mid december, which I know, a little bit risky since the deadline is 31st haha, but I wanted to make sure I had max prep time since I made the decision quite late. I originally planned to go into health/medicine because of my mum, hence why biology is one of my A levels, even tho it isn’t usually considered favorable for law. I managed to convince my mum to let me pursue what I wanted to and dropped chemistry for french, and here I am! I’m so relieved that I’m pursuing what I genuinely have a passion for but there’s just a small issue; my biology predicted grade is just ruining everything. I’m predicted A*A*C, with C being Biology. My biology teachers are very very stingy and hard to convince, but honestly I do not blame them because I did perform poorly in my end of year 🥲 I just wished they’d give me a chance because I did the same in my GCSE’s, where I had a 5 in my mocks and came out with an 8 in my finals. I’m definitely someone who brings out her best work at the last possible moment LOL. Of course, I definitely am going to work my butt off to get that A in my finals but for now, I just have a concern regarding UCAS applications. If I’m planning to apply to a russel group, how lenient are they with the predicted grades? Will I not be able to receive an offer even if my other 2 A level grades, LNAT and personal statement are good? How worried should I be? Please do share any experiences, I definitely need some hope right now
Reply 1
Hey @hertcats 🤝
Law with French Law sounds fantastic if you enjoy languages! Try not to worry too much about your predicted grades; they can change, and your final results count the most.
Lots of universities look at your whole application, not just grades. And even if things don’t go exactly as planned, remember that Clearing is always an option; it was actually my pathway into Law! ULaw accepts applications through Clearing, and it’s a great way to secure a place if you change your mind or your results come out differently than expected. Most universities offer this too, so keep it in mind if you’re unhappy with your initial options. I’d recommend checking out the ULaw website to explore the different Law degrees and see what might suit you best. You could also sign up for one of our open days if interested.
You’re doing all the right things, good luck with your LNAT prep and applications!
Jess 😊
University of Law Student Ambassador
First Class Law Graduate & MSc Legal Technology Student
Law with French Law sounds fantastic if you enjoy languages! Try not to worry too much about your predicted grades; they can change, and your final results count the most.
Lots of universities look at your whole application, not just grades. And even if things don’t go exactly as planned, remember that Clearing is always an option; it was actually my pathway into Law! ULaw accepts applications through Clearing, and it’s a great way to secure a place if you change your mind or your results come out differently than expected. Most universities offer this too, so keep it in mind if you’re unhappy with your initial options. I’d recommend checking out the ULaw website to explore the different Law degrees and see what might suit you best. You could also sign up for one of our open days if interested.
You’re doing all the right things, good luck with your LNAT prep and applications!
Jess 😊
University of Law Student Ambassador
First Class Law Graduate & MSc Legal Technology Student
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1) There are no required subjects for Law - and where have you heard that Biology isn't accepted?
2) Law is competitive. Any A*AA / AAA grade Uni will get thousands of applications from those with the right grades, and so regardless of your other grades, the C grade will be a big red-flag. AAB Unis are more likely to be forgiving of the C grade.
3) The majority of Law firms now recruit 'Uni bind' so 'which Uni' won't determine your career. And btw, 'RG' means very little out there in the real world. Its just marketing fluff. It doesn't mean that you will be any happier at that Uni, and its not going to have any significant impact on your career.
4) Yes, you could just work your socks off and drag up that C grade, and apply next year with achieved grades. Be aware that A/A* Unis will not need to put Law into Clearing so relying on that isnt a realistic strategy.
5) Finally ... If you take 'Law and French' you will end up taking fewer Law units than anyone doing the single subject Law degree. This can be frustrating if you can't take a particular Law unit because it isnt available to those on the 'with a language' program because of timetable clashes. Remember that most Unis will have extra-curricular language classes that you can do alongside any degree and this would still keep your language skills current. And 'Law with Study Abroad', with study at a French speaking Uni, would give you the best of both worlds without compromising your Law degree.
2) Law is competitive. Any A*AA / AAA grade Uni will get thousands of applications from those with the right grades, and so regardless of your other grades, the C grade will be a big red-flag. AAB Unis are more likely to be forgiving of the C grade.
3) The majority of Law firms now recruit 'Uni bind' so 'which Uni' won't determine your career. And btw, 'RG' means very little out there in the real world. Its just marketing fluff. It doesn't mean that you will be any happier at that Uni, and its not going to have any significant impact on your career.
4) Yes, you could just work your socks off and drag up that C grade, and apply next year with achieved grades. Be aware that A/A* Unis will not need to put Law into Clearing so relying on that isnt a realistic strategy.
5) Finally ... If you take 'Law and French' you will end up taking fewer Law units than anyone doing the single subject Law degree. This can be frustrating if you can't take a particular Law unit because it isnt available to those on the 'with a language' program because of timetable clashes. Remember that most Unis will have extra-curricular language classes that you can do alongside any degree and this would still keep your language skills current. And 'Law with Study Abroad', with study at a French speaking Uni, would give you the best of both worlds without compromising your Law degree.
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hertcats
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by McGinger1) There are no required subjects for Law - and where have you heard that Biology isn't accepted?
2) Law is competitive. Any A*AA / AAA grade Uni will get thousands of applications from those with the right grades, and so regardless of your other grades, the C grade will be a big red-flag. AAB Unis are more likely to be forgiving of the C grade.
3) The majority of Law firms now recruit 'Uni bind' so 'which Uni' won't determine your career. And btw, 'RG' means very little out there in the real world. Its just marketing fluff. It doesn't mean that you will be any happier at that Uni, and its not going to have any significant impact on your career.
4) Yes, you could just work your socks off and drag up that C grade, and apply next year with achieved grades. Be aware that A/A* Unis will not need to put Law into Clearing so relying on that isnt a realistic strategy.
5) Finally ... If you take 'Law and French' you will end up taking fewer Law units than anyone doing the single subject Law degree. This can be frustrating if you can't take a particular Law unit because it isnt available to those on the 'with a language' program because of timetable clashes. Remember that most Unis will have extra-curricular language classes that you can do alongside any degree and this would still keep your language skills current. And 'Law with Study Abroad', with study at a French speaking Uni, would give you the best of both worlds without compromising your Law degree.
2) Law is competitive. Any A*AA / AAA grade Uni will get thousands of applications from those with the right grades, and so regardless of your other grades, the C grade will be a big red-flag. AAB Unis are more likely to be forgiving of the C grade.
3) The majority of Law firms now recruit 'Uni bind' so 'which Uni' won't determine your career. And btw, 'RG' means very little out there in the real world. Its just marketing fluff. It doesn't mean that you will be any happier at that Uni, and its not going to have any significant impact on your career.
4) Yes, you could just work your socks off and drag up that C grade, and apply next year with achieved grades. Be aware that A/A* Unis will not need to put Law into Clearing so relying on that isnt a realistic strategy.
5) Finally ... If you take 'Law and French' you will end up taking fewer Law units than anyone doing the single subject Law degree. This can be frustrating if you can't take a particular Law unit because it isnt available to those on the 'with a language' program because of timetable clashes. Remember that most Unis will have extra-curricular language classes that you can do alongside any degree and this would still keep your language skills current. And 'Law with Study Abroad', with study at a French speaking Uni, would give you the best of both worlds without compromising your Law degree.
This was really helpful, thank you. Couple questions if you don’t mind answering:
1. If let’s say I qualify for contextual offer based on the area I live in and the fact that I come from a state school with a low GCSE average, are my chances better? Is there still a high risk of rejection?
2. I’ve commonly heard that with studying Law, graduating from a RG makes a difference for future opportunities. Is this really a misconception? If yes, can you recommend any other unis (preferably near London, where I live) that I could look into?
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