law application

what can i do to strengthen my application for law with french law ?

gcses — 9998888776
predicted — a*a*a (politics french law)

lnat — i haven’t done it yet but im getting around 35 in practice papers - i still need to work on the essay

i don’t do many extracurriculars at all - ive visited the crown court & did a week of legal work experience as well as reading some articles

i’m applying to kcl , exeter , bristol , maybe leeds/warwick ?? and then a safer option

all advice is appreciated !!

Reply 1

UniofLaw Student

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Hey @yenac444
You’re already in a really good position for Law with French Law!

If you want to strengthen your application a bit more;

When you write your personal statement, make sure you explain why the French Law side interests you (e.g., comparing common vs civil law, using French at uni, year abroad, etc). Don’t just list what you’ve done, reflect on what you learned from court/work experience. Mention 1–2 things you’ve read and how they shaped your interest.

You don’t need tons of super-curriculars. Maybe read a couple more articles/cases or do a short online law webinar/course. Quality > quantity.

Hope this is helpful!

– Jess 😊
University of Law Student Ambassador
First Class Law Graduate & MSc Legal Technology Student

(edited 1 month ago)

Reply 2

ExeterStudentRep

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by yenac444

what can i do to strengthen my application for law with french law ?
gcses — 9998888776
predicted — a*a*a (politics french law)
lnat — i haven’t done it yet but im getting around 35 in practice papers - i still need to work on the essay
i don’t do many extracurriculars at all - ive visited the crown court & did a week of legal work experience as well as reading some articles
i’m applying to kcl , exeter , bristol , maybe leeds/warwick ?? and then a safer option
all advice is appreciated !!

Hi @yenac444,

You’re already in a really strong position for Law with French Law at Exeter - your grades and LNAT practice scores look great, and having French as one of your A levels fits the course perfectly. Exeter’s French Law pathway is quite well regarded, and what they’ll really be looking for is academic ability and a genuine interest in how language and law overlap.

If you want to make your application even stronger, focus on showing why the French Law element excites you. You don’t need loads of extra activities - it’s more about how you talk about what you’ve already done. For example, reflecting on your week of legal work experience or your court visit and what you learned from it can really bring your statement to life. You could also link your interest in French to the course by mentioning something you’ve read about the French or EU legal system, or even how you find the differences between common law and civil law interesting.

Since Exeter doesn’t use the LNAT, your personal statement and predicted grades will matter most. Keep working towards those grades and make your statement feel personal and curious - show that you’re genuinely excited to study law in an international context rather than just ticking boxes. That kind of authenticity tends to stand out the most.

Hope this helps! 🙂

Klaudia
University of Exeter Student Ambassador

Reply 3

decorated-latene

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by yenac444

what can i do to strengthen my application for law with french law ?
gcses — 9998888776
predicted — a*a*a (politics french law)
lnat — i haven’t done it yet but im getting around 35 in practice papers - i still need to work on the essay
i don’t do many extracurriculars at all - ive visited the crown court & did a week of legal work experience as well as reading some articles
i’m applying to kcl , exeter , bristol , maybe leeds/warwick ?? and then a safer option
all advice is appreciated !!

With ur stats why not also consider universities like LSE UCL or Durham where they are solid target unis for law? Your LNAT score is remarkable, your grades are also phenomenal. Obviously your choice but it stats are impressive.

Reply 4

yenac444

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by decorated-latene

i think my gcses are too low :frown:

my 6 is in eng lit unfortunately !! also im applying for law with french law as opposed to a straight law llb which is a lot more niche haha !! im also concerned about the strength of my ps and my lnat essay

Reply 5

decorated-latene

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by yenac444

i think my gcses are too low :frown:

I don’t think the 6 in English Literature would be such a deal breaker. I know people who got 6s in Language and Literature who have gotten offers from places like Cambridge. Unless the universities state the requirement which is possibly a 7 in English Literature in GCSE (which is unlikely), I don’t see why you shouldn’t apply anyway! You have incredible stats and you should be more confident in yourself

Reply 6

decorated-latene

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by yenac444

i think my gcses are too low :frown:

If you’re worried about PS strength get someone to read it and give comments on it- preferably maybe like your head of year or a teacher that’s familiar with UCAS applications? And as for the LNAT I understand haha I cannot bring myself to study for it

Reply 7

yeslily

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by yenac444

what can i do to strengthen my application for law with french law ?
gcses — 9998888776
predicted — a*a*a (politics french law)
lnat — i haven’t done it yet but im getting around 35 in practice papers - i still need to work on the essay
i don’t do many extracurriculars at all - ive visited the crown court & did a week of legal work experience as well as reading some articles
i’m applying to kcl , exeter , bristol , maybe leeds/warwick ?? and then a safer option
all advice is appreciated !!

May I ask how you’ve been revising for lnat to get in 30s I’m stuck at 26