What are my chances for Law at LSE?
I am applying for Law for 2026 entry, with the London School of Economics (LSE) as my top choice. I am sitting the LNAT in December and am aiming to achieve a score in the mid-20s to 30 range. My GCSE grades are 8877766665 (essay subjects were the higher grades), and my predicted A-level grades are AAA in English Literature, History, and Psychology, with an EPQ predicted at grade A. My teacher references are relatively average, but I have a strong and well-developed personal statement.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
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by AnonymousI am applying for Law for 2026 entry, with the London School of Economics (LSE) as my top choice. I am sitting the LNAT in December and am aiming to achieve a score in the mid-20s to 30 range. My GCSE grades are 8877766665 (essay subjects were the higher grades), and my predicted A-level grades are AAA in English Literature, History, and Psychology, with an EPQ predicted at grade A. My teacher references are relatively average, but I have a strong and well-developed personal statement.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
It's a stretch*. You just about meet their preferred GCSE profile, and you don't meet the A*AA for A-levels. Your LNAT would need to be excellent, imo.
*Nothing wrong with going for a stretch.
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by AnonymousI am applying for Law for 2026 entry, with the London School of Economics (LSE) as my top choice. I am sitting the LNAT in December and am aiming to achieve a score in the mid-20s to 30 range. My GCSE grades are 8877766665 (essay subjects were the higher grades), and my predicted A-level grades are AAA in English Literature, History, and Psychology, with an EPQ predicted at grade A. My teacher references are relatively average, but I have a strong and well-developed personal statement.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
To be completely honest, LSE is very competitive and you don’t meet their predicted grade standards, so you’d be immediately rejected. Unless you can get your predictions up I wouldn’t apply
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by AnonymousI am applying for Law for 2026 entry, with the London School of Economics (LSE) as my top choice. I am sitting the LNAT in December and am aiming to achieve a score in the mid-20s to 30 range. My GCSE grades are 8877766665 (essay subjects were the higher grades), and my predicted A-level grades are AAA in English Literature, History, and Psychology, with an EPQ predicted at grade A. My teacher references are relatively average, but I have a strong and well-developed personal statement.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
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by AnonymousTo be completely honest, LSE is very competitive and you don’t meet their predicted grade standards, so you’d be immediately rejected. Unless you can get your predictions up I wouldn’t apply
Okay, so if I get it to A*AA or A*A*A would I have high chances despite my average GCSE scores. (thank you for being honest by the way 🙂 )
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by donutxOkay, so if I get it to A*AA or A*A*A would I have high chances despite my average GCSE scores. (thank you for being honest by the way 🙂 )
Honestly wouldn’t say high chances. But you’d be considered and it may account partially for the GCSEs
Reply 6
Unfortunately receiving an offer is very very unlikely as you don’t meet their A Level requirements, and your GCSEs, although are good are subpar for LSE standards. Unless you’re contextual, I would advise against applying, as it’s likely to be an auto-rejection (due to not meeting the entry requirements). LSE places a lot of emphasis on GCSEs and personal statements, and most offer holders have a clean or near clean sweep of 8/9s, and law is a subject where there is no shortage of such applicants. I would suggest applying to other unis instead. Hope this helps 
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by AnonymousI am applying for Law for 2026 entry, with the London School of Economics (LSE) as my top choice. I am sitting the LNAT in December and am aiming to achieve a score in the mid-20s to 30 range. My GCSE grades are 8877766665 (essay subjects were the higher grades), and my predicted A-level grades are AAA in English Literature, History, and Psychology, with an EPQ predicted at grade A. My teacher references are relatively average, but I have a strong and well-developed personal statement.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
I would like to know whether, given this profile, my goal of receiving an offer from LSE for Law is realistic, or whether it would be considered a stretch.
In all honesty this is a stretch but not impossible.LSE will be expecting higher GCSE grades. 9999998888 and predicted AAAA and was still not enough.
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