2013-2014 Cambridge applicants?


aspire989

Is there anyone whose status is still "Awaiting for Consideration by Department"?
This has been bothering me for months.
I applied just before the deadline, though.

And, congratulations to those with the offers.


I applied right before the deadline too and am in the same boat!

<blockquote>Is there anyone whose status is still "Awaiting for Consideration by Department"?
This has been bothering me for months.
I applied just before the deadline, though.

And, congratulations to those with the offers.</blockquote>

I applied right before the deadline too and am in the same boat!
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I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)

I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)
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aspire989

I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)


I did ask her but not in these exact terms. All she said was that we would know the final decision on our application, be it an acceptance or a rejection, by the 15th of March. That may or may not be just a diplomatic answer. I was too nervous to cite my individual application number and ask her anything though. Just a general query. Nothing to do but develop an OCD for checking your e-mail every 5 mins, I guess! :-)

<blockquote>I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)</blockquote>

I did ask her but not in these exact terms. All she said was that we would know the final decision on our application, be it an acceptance or a rejection, by the 15th of March. That may or may not be just a diplomatic answer. I was too nervous to cite my individual application number and ask her anything though. Just a general query. Nothing to do but develop an OCD for checking your e-mail every 5 mins, I guess! :-)
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imicha

do you guys think that we didnt make the cut and they just don't want to tell us via phone?

do you guys think that we didn’t make the cut and they just don't want to tell us via phone?
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maew

Calm down guys, as the song said "whatever will be, will be"

Come on our lives will definitely move on whether we get the offer for a place or not. Be optimistic, not getting any response yet it means we are not either accepted or rejected. We have still not been rejected man!!!

Calm down guys, as the song said "whatever will be, will be"

Come on our lives will definitely move on whether we get the offer for a place or not. Be optimistic, not getting any response yet it means we are not either accepted or rejected. We have still not been rejected man!!!
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tzdl

note that last year when approaching the deadline, some applicants received email saying that more time would be needed to make decisions due to too many applicantions......

note that last year when approaching the deadline, some applicants received email saying that more time would be needed to make decisions due to too many applicantions......
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rebecca_p

Is there anyone whose status is still "Awaiting for Consideration by Department"?
This has been bothering me for months.
I applied just before the deadline, though.

And, congratulations to those with the offers.


Mine still says Awaiting Consideration by Department even though Ms. Wade told me on the phone that my application is being considered by the department right now. I guess they don't really keep the status up to date.

<blockquote>Is there anyone whose status is still "Awaiting for Consideration by Department"?
This has been bothering me for months.
I applied just before the deadline, though.

And, congratulations to those with the offers.</blockquote>

Mine still says Awaiting Consideration by Department even though Ms. Wade told me on the phone that my application is being considered by the department right now. I guess they don't really keep the status up to date.
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I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)


I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.

<blockquote>I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)</blockquote>

I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.
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Pitpif

I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)


I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.


Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer?

<blockquote><blockquote>I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)</blockquote>

I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.</blockquote>

Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer?
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I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)


I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.


Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer?


Apparently a First only opens the door, you have to have other qualities they are looking for to go through it. Best of luck though :) There is still time left, at least many are still waiting.

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)</blockquote>

I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.</blockquote>

Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer? </blockquote>

Apparently a First only opens the door, you have to have other qualities they are looking for to go through it. Best of luck though :) There is still time left, at least many are still waiting.
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Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.

Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.
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I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)


I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.


Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer?


Apparently a First only opens the door, you have to have other qualities they are looking for to go through it. Best of luck though :) There is still time left, at least many are still waiting.


Thanks for the wishes.

The first only opening the door is true at many other places, the BCL is an example, as are oversubscribed pvt law courses in London.

At Cambridge, as I wrote above, an accrued and not just predicted first from a red brick is sufficient in and of itself - we're told as much here by the people who comprise the fac. board in lectures.

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)</blockquote>

I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.</blockquote>

Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer? </blockquote>

Apparently a First only opens the door, you have to have other qualities they are looking for to go through it. Best of luck though :) There is still time left, at least many are still waiting.</blockquote>

Thanks for the wishes.

The first only opening the door is true at many other places, the BCL is an example, as are oversubscribed pvt law courses in London.

At Cambridge, as I wrote above, an accrued and not just predicted first from a red brick is sufficient in and of itself - we're told as much here by the people who comprise the fac. board in lectures.
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draco

I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)


I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.


Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer?


Apparently a First only opens the door, you have to have other qualities they are looking for to go through it. Best of luck though :) There is still time left, at least many are still waiting.


Thanks for the wishes.

The first only opening the door is true at many other places, the BCL is an example, as are oversubscribed pvt law courses in London.

At Cambridge, as I wrote above, an accrued and not just predicted first from a red brick is sufficient in and of itself - we're told as much here by the people who comprise the fac. board in lectures.


How about if your first isn't from a red brick but from the best university in your country? Does that guarantee you a place in as well?

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)</blockquote>

I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.</blockquote>

Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer? </blockquote>

Apparently a First only opens the door, you have to have other qualities they are looking for to go through it. Best of luck though :) There is still time left, at least many are still waiting.</blockquote>

Thanks for the wishes.

The first only opening the door is true at many other places, the BCL is an example, as are oversubscribed pvt law courses in London.

At Cambridge, as I wrote above, an accrued and not just predicted first from a red brick is sufficient in and of itself - we're told as much here by the people who comprise the fac. board in lectures.</blockquote>

How about if your first isn't from a red brick but from the best university in your country? Does that guarantee you a place in as well?
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tzdl

whatever background, trust we have the single aim to meet one another at campus... please do shout if any of you receive the magic email from Ms Wade... only one week before the deadline, this could happen at any minute...fingers crossed!

whatever background, trust we have the single aim to meet one another at campus... please do shout if any of you receive the magic email from Ms Wade... only one week before the deadline, this could happen at any minute...fingers crossed!
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Mark W

Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.


That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail

<blockquote>Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.</blockquote>

That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail
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Pitpif

Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.


That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail


I'd take everything that's said in here with a pinch of salt. Getting a First from a red-brick is by no means a guarantee. First of all, I know people from my university (Russel Group, Top 5) who got a First and were rejected last year. One of my best friends is doing the LL.M. at Cambridge and at least half the people came from newer universities or foreign universities that aren't even ranked.
I am pretty sure they look at your profile as a whole. Just think about who you would you prefer: a student from a red-brick university with poor references and virtually no work experience or someone from a newer university with an excellent CV and strong references?

If two candidates have the same profile your university might give you an edge. Apart from that I don't think it's that important where you did your undergrad.

<blockquote><blockquote>Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.</blockquote>

That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail</blockquote>

I'd take everything that's said in here with a pinch of salt. Getting a First from a red-brick is by no means a guarantee. First of all, I know people from my university (Russel Group, Top 5) who got a First and were rejected last year. One of my best friends is doing the LL.M. at Cambridge and at least half the people came from newer universities or foreign universities that aren't even ranked.
I am pretty sure they look at your profile as a whole. Just think about who you would you prefer: a student from a red-brick university with poor references and virtually no work experience or someone from a newer university with an excellent CV and strong references?

If two candidates have the same profile your university might give you an edge. Apart from that I don't think it's that important where you did your undergrad.
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Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.


That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail


I have been admitted to Cambridge, and I by no means am from a 'Red Brick' University, however I have worked very hard to achieve solid grades and amass a number of interesting extracurricular activities and work experience placements. It is definitely a myth that you need to be from a top, well known University to claw your way into the upper echelons of legal education!

<blockquote><blockquote>Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.</blockquote>

That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail</blockquote>

I have been admitted to Cambridge, and I by no means am from a 'Red Brick' University, however I have worked very hard to achieve solid grades and amass a number of interesting extracurricular activities and work experience placements. It is definitely a myth that you need to be from a top, well known University to claw your way into the upper echelons of legal education!
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Mark W

Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.


That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail


I have been admitted to Cambridge, and I by no means am from a 'Red Brick' University, however I have worked very hard to achieve solid grades and amass a number of interesting extracurricular activities and work experience placements. It is definitely a myth that you need to be from a top, well known University to claw your way into the upper echelons of legal education!


Good to hear, I'm applying next year and probably in a similar position with grades and work experience (only mini-pupillages but I have zero interest in being a solicitor anyway).

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.</blockquote>

That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail</blockquote>

I have been admitted to Cambridge, and I by no means am from a 'Red Brick' University, however I have worked very hard to achieve solid grades and amass a number of interesting extracurricular activities and work experience placements. It is definitely a myth that you need to be from a top, well known University to claw your way into the upper echelons of legal education!</blockquote>

Good to hear, I'm applying next year and probably in a similar position with grades and work experience (only mini-pupillages but I have zero interest in being a solicitor anyway).
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I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)


I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.


Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer?


Apparently a First only opens the door, you have to have other qualities they are looking for to go through it. Best of luck though :) There is still time left, at least many are still waiting.


Thanks for the wishes.

The first only opening the door is true at many other places, the BCL is an example, as are oversubscribed pvt law courses in London.

At Cambridge, as I wrote above, an accrued and not just predicted first from a red brick is sufficient in and of itself - we're told as much here by the people who comprise the fac. board in lectures.


How about if your first isn't from a red brick but from the best university in your country? Does that guarantee you a place in as well?


I cannot say because I have not heard anything on that - it is not a direct comparison because foreign unis have different grading systems, so whilst in theory, an equivalent to a first from an equivalent standard of institution should lead to an offer being made, it is a matter of assessment which is not quite so applied as regards home (UK) redbrick applicants whose forms are generally not read beyond the criminal conviction / funding parts if they are applying post-graduation and have a first.

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>I'm with you both. I submitted my application on the day of the deadline. I guess we'll just have to wait until the 15th to find out if we're in. So if we don't hear anything by March 15, should we throw in the towel and accept the fact that we didn't make the cut? Or can we still hold out a tiny hope that we might receive an offer later on? I ask because I heard that last year, they were making offers as late as May despite the fact that they said they'd make their decision on all applications by April.

Anyone in the UK willing and kind enough to call Ms. Wade and bug her about this? :)</blockquote>

I applied with I think a week to go before the deadline and I haven't heard anything back.

Meanwhile, friends of mine who are much lower in the rankings who applied on the day of the deadline have received offers (as part of the original batch).

PS I'm a Cambridge graduate (2012) in law, first class.

I have no idea what's happening. My referees told me to wait and that they would enquire after the deadline had passed.

All I can say is that it all seems to be a ******* mess.</blockquote>

Why is is a mess? Just because you got a first class from Cambridge and didn't get an offer? </blockquote>

Apparently a First only opens the door, you have to have other qualities they are looking for to go through it. Best of luck though :) There is still time left, at least many are still waiting.</blockquote>

Thanks for the wishes.

The first only opening the door is true at many other places, the BCL is an example, as are oversubscribed pvt law courses in London.

At Cambridge, as I wrote above, an accrued and not just predicted first from a red brick is sufficient in and of itself - we're told as much here by the people who comprise the fac. board in lectures.</blockquote>

How about if your first isn't from a red brick but from the best university in your country? Does that guarantee you a place in as well? </blockquote>

I cannot say because I have not heard anything on that - it is not a direct comparison because foreign unis have different grading systems, so whilst in theory, an equivalent to a first from an equivalent standard of institution should lead to an offer being made, it is a matter of assessment which is not quite so applied as regards home (UK) redbrick applicants whose forms are generally not read beyond the criminal conviction / funding parts if they are applying post-graduation and have a first.
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Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.


That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail


That is not true at all and that logic really does not follow.

And I don't know what you mean about 'rubbish universities' - some of the best law students went to non-redbricks and go on to ace masters courses and become some fine practitioners and academics - I was taught by one myself on my year out.

There aren't sufficient applications from those with ACCRUED firsts from redbrick unis to fill up the offers at all.

And over 3 offers are made per place - the two largest groups who do not come are (i) internationals who don't get funding and (ii) people with firsts from redbricks who often go to other universities (virtually everyone who gets a BCL offer got a Cambridge offer - see the BCL thread from last year) and lots go off to do pupillages).

There probably are stats but I'm not familiar, sorry mate.

<blockquote><blockquote>Sup guys.

I mean the way the faculty are administering the process is a sheer mess.

Admission is based solely on academic merit and a first in law from a red brick English university is an all but officially stated guarantee of admission - trust me on this one.

My tutor said he would investigate after the deadline had passed.</blockquote>

That makes it very unlikely that you will get in if your first is not from a red-brick, no matter how high your grades are?

After all surely Cambridge are virtually oversubscribed already once they have given places to those with firsts from red-brick+ and there are very few places left for those of us at rubbish universities? (I'm a mature student, only place that I could study was a non red-brick).

Do Cambridge publish any kind of admission statistics? Curious to look at this in more detail</blockquote>

That is not true at all and that logic really does not follow.

And I don't know what you mean about 'rubbish universities' - some of the best law students went to non-redbricks and go on to ace masters courses and become some fine practitioners and academics - I was taught by one myself on my year out.

There aren't sufficient applications from those with ACCRUED firsts from redbrick unis to fill up the offers at all.

And over 3 offers are made per place - the two largest groups who do not come are (i) internationals who don't get funding and (ii) people with firsts from redbricks who often go to other universities (virtually everyone who gets a BCL offer got a Cambridge offer - see the BCL thread from last year) and lots go off to do pupillages).

There probably are stats but I'm not familiar, sorry mate.
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