Russell Group Law
Hello, just a question.
I was wondering what universities i’d definitely have a realistic chance for getting into for a law degree (russell group only)
My current stats:
I’m taking Geography, Government and politics and History as A levels (being as I heard they care about the subjects you take apparently)
My current extracurriculars are:
Read numerous law related books, took part in a law related essay competition, debated in a youth parliament and lead my secondary schools’ debate club (debating if i should even include that because it was only done in secondary school lol)
I come from a deprived postcode, so I heard that allows me to have a contextualised offer. I will also take the LNAT, but I only just started year 12 so I haven’t done it yet. Extracurriculars build up is also in development because again, i’m only in year 12.
My GCSEs are also:
A*A*A*AAAAAABBBC my only C is in physics 😅
So I’m just wondering, will I have a good shot at maybe Bristol or Warwick law? perhaps even Oxford? (although I’m not that keen on Oxford since I heard that only really helps if you want to be in a magic circle law firm. I refuse to work the long hours)
Please give me advice. I am also worried over if my A level subjects are good enough or not or if my GCSEs are going to set me back.
So say if I have an above average LNAT and A*A*A or A*A*A* in my A levels - what university can I most realistically get in for law?
Give me opinions!
I was wondering what universities i’d definitely have a realistic chance for getting into for a law degree (russell group only)
My current stats:
I’m taking Geography, Government and politics and History as A levels (being as I heard they care about the subjects you take apparently)
My current extracurriculars are:
Read numerous law related books, took part in a law related essay competition, debated in a youth parliament and lead my secondary schools’ debate club (debating if i should even include that because it was only done in secondary school lol)
I come from a deprived postcode, so I heard that allows me to have a contextualised offer. I will also take the LNAT, but I only just started year 12 so I haven’t done it yet. Extracurriculars build up is also in development because again, i’m only in year 12.
My GCSEs are also:
A*A*A*AAAAAABBBC my only C is in physics 😅
So I’m just wondering, will I have a good shot at maybe Bristol or Warwick law? perhaps even Oxford? (although I’m not that keen on Oxford since I heard that only really helps if you want to be in a magic circle law firm. I refuse to work the long hours)
Please give me advice. I am also worried over if my A level subjects are good enough or not or if my GCSEs are going to set me back.
So say if I have an above average LNAT and A*A*A or A*A*A* in my A levels - what university can I most realistically get in for law?
Give me opinions!
Reply 1
I'm at Oxford doing Law. I don't think they care what A level subjects you do, so long as you get good grades. There's way more to Oxford than just getting a job at a magic circle law firm, but deffo don't apply here if you don't like putting in the hours in the library. For other universities, I dunno. If I hadn't got into Oxford I fancied Warwick and Exeter. I also put down Leeds (can't remember why) and my safety was QUB. I'm no expert on any of this, but your grades look good enough to have a pop at two or three of the big name places plus some easier places just in case. Give it a go!
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by Mr TangleI'm at Oxford doing Law. I don't think they care what A level subjects you do, so long as you get good grades. There's way more to Oxford than just getting a job at a magic circle law firm, but deffo don't apply here if you don't like putting in the hours in the library. For other universities, I dunno. If I hadn't got into Oxford I fancied Warwick and Exeter. I also put down Leeds (can't remember why) and my safety was QUB. I'm no expert on any of this, but your grades look good enough to have a pop at two or three of the big name places plus some easier places just in case. Give it a go!
Thanks! just a question though, what subjects did you take at A level? do you know the combinations that the other people took too?
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by ghggsThanks! just a question though, what subjects did you take at A level? do you know the combinations that the other people took too?
What people? Everyone in my college or everyone at Oxford? I have no clue what A levels most people did - it's not a topic that comes up. I did French, Latin, and Ancient History. Subject choice at A level is irrelevant if you want to do law at Oxford. OK, maybe don't do A level crochet, but any subject that requires half a brain is OK. Go for it!
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by Mr TangleWhat people? Everyone in my college or everyone at Oxford? I have no clue what A levels most people did - it's not a topic that comes up. I did French, Latin, and Ancient History. Subject choice at A level is irrelevant if you want to do law at Oxford. OK, maybe don't do A level crochet, but any subject that requires half a brain is OK. Go for it!
Thanks!
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