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International Student Looking to Study Law in London

Hello!

I’m a Year 13 student at Lycée Français International JMG Le Clézio, currently completing the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI, Australian section). My specialties are:
HGGSP (History, Geography, Political Science, Geopolitics)
SES (Economic and Social Sciences)

I’m looking to study Corporate Law at a university in London, and I’m seeking guidance on how to enter an English law program as an international student.

If you can offer advice on admissions, requirements, or support for international students, I’d love to hear from you!

Please message me to guide me on the next steps.

Reply 1

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by gwenellagovan
Hello!
I’m a Year 13 student at Lycée Français International JMG Le Clézio, currently completing the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI, Australian section). My specialties are:
HGGSP (History, Geography, Political Science, Geopolitics)
SES (Economic and Social Sciences)
I’m looking to study Corporate Law at a university in London, and I’m seeking guidance on how to enter an English law program as an international student.
If you can offer advice on admissions, requirements, or support for international students, I’d love to hear from you!
Please message me to guide me on the next steps.

Hello,

Have you decided which university you want to study at? And is it just Law you’re looking at? These are the universities offering law in London: UCL, King's College London, LSE, Queen Mary, and SOAS, Brunel, City, Goldsmiths, Kingston, London South Bank, Westminster, West London, Middlesex, and UEL
It will be a good idea to look at their entry requirements in their websites.

-Sarah (Kingston Rep)
(edited 3 weeks ago)

Reply 2

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by Kingston Sarah
Hello,
Have you decided which university you want to study at? And is it just Law you’re looking at? These are the universities offering law in London: UCL, King's College London, LSE, Queen Mary, and SOAS, Brunel, City, Goldsmiths, Kingston, London South Bank, Westminster, West London, Middlesex, and UEL
It will be a good idea to look at their entry requirements in their websites.
-Sarah (Kingston Rep)


Hello :smile:
Thank you for taking the time to reply, I am really interested in the course UCL and Kings College London offer.

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by gwenellagovan
Hello :smile:
Thank you for taking the time to reply, I am really interested in the course UCL and Kings College London offer.


Hey,

You check the course details and their entry requirements on these websites:

UCL: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/degrees/law-llb
Kings College London: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/law-llb

All the best
-Sarah (Kingston Rep)
Hi @gwenellagovan,

It’s great that you’re interested in studying law in London.

As others have mentioned, your first step should be to carefully check each university’s website for their international entry requirements for the BFI, as these can differ slightly between institutions.

For most of the top London universities offering law (such as UCL, King’s, etc.) that you mentioned, you will also need to sit an entrance exam called the LNAT. Your LNAT score, along with your predicted/final grades and a strong personal statement, will be a key part of your application.

Your personal statement is especially important because this is where you show your motivation for law, your academic interests (especially in areas like politics, economics, and society, which link well to corporate law), and any relevant reading or experience.

You’ll apply through UCAS like UK students, and most universities have dedicated international student teams who can support you with visas, accommodation, and transition to studying in the UK.
If you start early, prepare well for the LNAT, and put together a strong application, you’ll be in a good position.

Wishing you the best of luck with your applications!

Hope that helps,

Ronak
Original post
by gwenellagovan
Hello!
I’m a Year 13 student at Lycée Français International JMG Le Clézio, currently completing the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI, Australian section). My specialties are:
HGGSP (History, Geography, Political Science, Geopolitics)
SES (Economic and Social Sciences)
I’m looking to study Corporate Law at a university in London, and I’m seeking guidance on how to enter an English law program as an international student.
If you can offer advice on admissions, requirements, or support for international students, I’d love to hear from you!
Please message me to guide me on the next steps.
Hi @gwenellagovan,

As a University of Law (ULaw) Ambassador and MA Law (Conversion) student, I can give you a clear overview of how to move from the BFI (Australian section) into an English law degree, especially if your aim is Corporate Law in London.

1. Entry into an English Law degree (LLB)UK universities are very familiar with the French Baccalauréat and BFI routes. For Law (LLB), they will pay particular attention to:

Your overall BFI grade.

Your performance in essay-based subjects such as HGGSP and SES, which are very suitable for Law

Your personal statement, especially your interest in law, awareness of the commercial world, and reasoning ability

English language requirements will normally apply, but BFI students usually satisfy these automatically or with very little additional evidence.


2. Studying Corporate Law at LondonIn the UK, Corporate Law is not normally pursued as an undergraduate degree on its own.

You will:

Complete a qualifying law degree, e.g., law LLB
Complete commercial/corporate law modules in the latter years
Gain experience through internships, open days, and insight schemes with law firms
The universities in London provide an excellent platform for you to be exposed to corporate law firms.

3. International student support

Most London universities provide the following support to international students:

International admissions teams

Visa and immigration advice

Academic skills, including English legal writing


4. Next steps

Your first concerns should be:

Research Law LLB courses in London

Find out how your BFI grades translate to UK entry requirements

Begin work on a law-related personal statement

Begin preparations for applying through UCAS


All the best,

Faith

University of Law Ambassador & MA Law (Conversion) student

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