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Posted Mar 13, 2018 14:03
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Posted Mar 13, 2018 14:05
To piggyback on the question: What would a strong academic profile that "only" features a 2.1 look like?
Posted Mar 13, 2018 14:09
I agree, and also I’d very interested to know why they’re accepting people with 2:1’s, if what Ribben is saying is true, when I know people who Cambridge have rejected with firsts, eg someone who has a first and did a training contract at a magic circle firm... my understanding is if you do not have a first you will not be admitted. I feel a freedom of information request coming on to find out if this is true.
Because, I repeat, Cambridge LLM's admission standards are lower than the undergrad program (where nearly everyone has perfect high school scores). Also they take into account completely different things. In my experience (and I know around 5 people from my country who did the LLM) if you have a strong academic profile they will be very likely to grant you admission, even if you only have a 2:1.
Posted Mar 13, 2018 14:09
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Posted Mar 13, 2018 14:15
Well it seems like you’re saying, or at least implying, that they’re willing to not enforce the academic requirement of a first for those outside the UK - is that a fair assumption to make? If so, that’s obviously and fundamentally unfair. As a British person and know people who are also British, who are very academic with firsts in law, but have been rejected, Id like to know why this is happening, if true. They cannot have academic requirements and not enforce them, regardless of the country the applicant is from!
Posted Mar 13, 2018 14:17
Interesting. Thx for the info. Always hard to know what role publications play in such an application...
Posted Mar 13, 2018 14:25
Well it seems like you’re saying, or at least implying, that they’re willing to not enforce the academic requirement of a first for those outside the UK - is that a fair assumption to make? If so, that’s obviously and fundamentally unfair. As a British person and know people who are also British, who are very academic with firsts in law, but have been rejected, Id like to know why this is happening, if true. They cannot have academic requirements and not enforce them, regardless of the country the applicant is from!
Well the way I look at it, is that Cambridge wants above all to educate people who they expect will be leaders in their field, because that will further add to the prestige of the LLM degree and the university in general.
So in my experience I find that they look for people with academic profiles, and thus the potential of becoming professors or leading experts in a certain field, and prefer those above people whose career goal is to become a practising lawyer in one or the other firm.
But ofcourse you can also look at it in another way. In my year we graduated with around 500 students and yet only around 20 to 30 new PhD's start every year. For my PhD position I had to compete with 10 others. So the fact that someone is already enrolled in a PhD program, is sort of a pre-selection done by another university that shows that in your year or country you already have one of the best academic potentials.
Posted Mar 13, 2018 14:27
Hmm, this seems pretty inconsistent with what you’ve been saying. Seems like this is a trolling account simply to goad. So fair play, good luck at Cambridge, if you do indeed have an offer....
Posted Mar 13, 2018 15:02
I agree with Ribben. Cambridge is looking for something much more than grades. I have a first and an exceptionally strong profile... I was rejected
Posted Mar 13, 2018 15:37
Apart from that, it might be useful to keep an eye on which country you come from and who is also applying from there; as far as I know, Cambridge is keen to consider most of the countries but only has a limited number of places for each of them – after all, not everyone should come from the same region. Depending on the particular year you can have it easier or harder.
It is simply an extensive decision-making process in which numerous factors are taken into account.
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Posted Mar 13, 2018 19:35
I agree with Ribben. Cambridge is looking for something much more than grades. I have a first and an exceptionally strong profile... I was rejected
Posted Mar 14, 2018 02:58
Any updates on the MCL and Gates Cambridge?
Posted Mar 16, 2018 21:29
Just a kind reminder to all those who are heading to other places than Cambridge: please, do consider that letting Cambridge know that you will not attend the LLM might help those who will but do not have enough funding get some. :)
Thank you very much and may you have a wonderful year wherever you will be!
Posted Mar 17, 2018 01:01
I think it d be worth it for future applicants and those rejected to understand briefly what the profile of those who got an offer looks like in terms of grades/previous degree/duration of work experience/in what sector. Thanks and well done for getting in! Also do any of you think that if rejected, it s a bad idea to reapply in the future? Will it impact the outcome of your application?
Posted Mar 17, 2018 14:02
guys does any one know tentatively, what would happen if you dont meet the academic condition? I mean what percentage of people still get accepted?
Posted Mar 17, 2018 17:31
I think it d be worth it for future applicants and those rejected to understand briefly what the profile of those who got an offer looks like in terms of grades/previous degree/duration of work experience/in what sector. Thanks and well done for getting in! Also do any of you think that if rejected, it s a bad idea to reapply in the future? Will it impact the outcome of your application?
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Posted Mar 17, 2018 20:27
many thanks, it s very useful info. Good luck with your llm!I think it d be worth it for future applicants and those rejected to understand briefly what the profile of those who got an offer looks like in terms of grades/previous degree/duration of work experience/in what sector. Thanks and well done for getting in! Also do any of you think that if rejected, it s a bad idea to reapply in the future? Will it impact the outcome of your application?
Here's a very brief outline of mine:
Studied straight law (LLB) at a UK university
Achieved a first/came in the top 3% of the year
Won various prizes for the highest grades in finals
Got quite a few sports & extra curricular achievements
Worked for 3 years in law, with some of it abroad
Hope this helps and good luck with your other apps!
Posted Mar 18, 2018 05:36
Did anyone hear back on scholarships and financing yet?
Posted Mar 18, 2018 08:31
Does anyone know if Cambridge is amenable to sending expedited scholarship decisions if we have multiple offers with deadlines looming?
Posted Mar 18, 2018 10:01
Did anyone hear back on scholarships and financing yet?
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