Have I got a good shot into getting into my uni choices?

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Hi, Im currently in my last year of A-levels, studying Philosophy and ethics, Sociology and History. Ive heard Warwick and Durham place a lot of emphasis into good GCSE grades for law, typically 7s and 9s. Note that im eligible for a contextual offer, (A*AA to AAB) and im predicted AAA. My GCSES were 876665-445 at GCSE with my 8 and 7 being in English lit and history. Ive got told I have a strong personal statement and decent references. Ive also applied to York, loughborough and Leeds Beckett as a safety. Have I got a good shot at getting to these unis for law, typically durham and Warwick, with my LNAT booked in for the 18th December?

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Kuriknowsbest98

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Hey! You’ve definitely still got a shot Your GCSEs aren’t perfect for Durham/Warwick, but your strong A-level predictions, contextual status, solid PS and good subjects all work in your favor. For both unis the LNAT will carry a lot of weight, so focus on doing your best on the 18th. Overall you’re still a realistic applicant for both. Good luck!

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Jaa_

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by 19bakerg

Hi, Im currently in my last year of A-levels, studying Philosophy and ethics, Sociology and History. Ive heard Warwick and Durham place a lot of emphasis into good GCSE grades for law, typically 7s and 9s. Note that im eligible for a contextual offer, (A*AA to AAB) and im predicted AAA. My GCSES were 876665-445 at GCSE with my 8 and 7 being in English lit and history. Ive got told I have a strong personal statement and decent references. Ive also applied to York, loughborough and Leeds Beckett as a safety. Have I got a good shot at getting to these unis for law, typically durham and Warwick, with my LNAT booked in for the 18th December?

Hiya,

Well done on your predicted grades!

Durham's weightings for law don't consider GCSEs to any extent I believe. See this thread, specifically the reply from @Lmao9 .

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19bakerg

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by Jaa_

Hiya,
Well done on your predicted grades!
Durham's weightings for law don't consider GCSEs to any extent I believe. See this thread, specifically the reply from @Lmao9 .

This is reassuring thank you!

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19bakerg

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by Kuriknowsbest98

Hey! You’ve definitely still got a shot Your GCSEs aren’t perfect for Durham/Warwick, but your strong A-level predictions, contextual status, solid PS and good subjects all work in your favor. For both unis the LNAT will carry a lot of weight, so focus on doing your best on the 18th. Overall you’re still a realistic applicant for both. Good luck!

I believe warwick doesn't require the LNAT but i'll put my blood, sweat and tears into the test on the 18th for Durham, thank you!

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UoW Haiming

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by 19bakerg

Hi, Im currently in my last year of A-levels, studying Philosophy and ethics, Sociology and History. Ive heard Warwick and Durham place a lot of emphasis into good GCSE grades for law, typically 7s and 9s. Note that im eligible for a contextual offer, (A*AA to AAB) and im predicted AAA. My GCSES were 876665-445 at GCSE with my 8 and 7 being in English lit and history. Ive got told I have a strong personal statement and decent references. Ive also applied to York, loughborough and Leeds Beckett as a safety. Have I got a good shot at getting to these unis for law, typically durham and Warwick, with my LNAT booked in for the 18th December?

For Warwick, your profile still gives you a reasonable chance. A lot of law applicants here have a mix of GCSE grades, and the department usually looks at contextual factors and the whole application rather than only the numbers. Your predicted AAA, the contextual eligibility, and a strong personal statement all work in your favour. Many students with a similar mix of GCSEs and strong written work feel that Warwick is a supportive and fair place to apply to.

The LNAT can also help you show your strengths, since it gives Warwick another way to understand how you think and write. I cannot say for sure what the outcome will be because every year is slightly different, but your application sounds balanced and it makes sense to keep Warwick in your choices if you like the course and the environment here.

A lot of students end up finding that Warwick offers a really good mix of academic structure, resources and support for law, so applying is definitely worth it.

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