Mine is still "submitted". Guess, they haven't reached letter S yet...

Mine is still "submitted". Guess, they haven't reached letter S yet...

Just noticed mine change to "Under review by department"

Mine also changed to 'Under review by the depratment' :)

Mine is still "submitted". Guess, they haven't reached letter S yet...

Hi guys,

My third year applying for the Cambridge LL.M. guys

Not really expecting much this time round, Cambridge is no longer in my plans, just want to master the application process lol, probably extremely unhealthy I know.

Anyways, the usual comments on the forum each year 'is it alphabetical?' , 'do rejections come before acceptances?' , 'my application status has not changed yet, is this bad?'

Guys I can tell you the only two things that ring true for Cambridge LL.M. applicants...

If you reach the GOA then you're in.

If your status hasn't changed to 'rejected' then you're still in with a chance and no news is good news.

Mine just changed to "Under review by department" too (last name starts with P)

Hi guys,

My third year applying for the Cambridge LL.M. guys

Not really expecting much this time round, Cambridge is no longer in my plans, just want to master the application process lol, probably extremely unhealthy I know.

Anyways, the usual comments on the forum each year 'is it alphabetical?' , 'do rejections come before acceptances?' , 'my application status has not changed yet, is this bad?'

Guys I can tell you the only two things that ring true for Cambridge LL.M. applicants...

If you reach the GOA then you're in.

If your status hasn't changed to 'rejected' then you're still in with a chance and no news is good news.

[Edited by LWA14AT! on Jan 20, 2021]

Mine has also changed to:
Status: Under review by department  
Best of luck to everyone!!!

GOA = Graduate Office Admissions

The applications go from the GOA to the department for review then they go back to the GOA for final approval.

The GOA 99.99% of the time always approve a decision made by the department, so if your application reaches the GOA after 'under review by the department' then you've pretty much received an offer. 



I know of no individual cases that suggest otherwise.

Hi guys,

My third year applying for the Cambridge LL.M. guys

Not really expecting much this time round, Cambridge is no longer in my plans, just want to master the application process lol, probably extremely unhealthy I know.

Anyways, the usual comments on the forum each year 'is it alphabetical?' , 'do rejections come before acceptances?' , 'my application status has not changed yet, is this bad?'

Guys I can tell you the only two things that ring true for Cambridge LL.M. applicants...

If you reach the GOA then you're in.

If your status hasn't changed to 'rejected' then you're still in with a chance and no news is good news.

Sorry, but what is GOA? Apologies if that is a dumb question!

Mine is still "Submitted". But my surname starts with "T", so fingers crossed that is it.

Just noticed that my status changed as well

[Edited by anastasias on Jan 21, 2021]

Mine has now changed, too!

mine just changed as well, last name starts with W

Mine is now under review as well.......so nerve wracking 

Does everyone get the Rowan Williams scholarship mail?

Does everyone get the Rowan Williams scholarship mail?

Does everyone get the Rowan Williams scholarship mail?

Yes, I understand everyone does, in case you're eligible.

Good morning/afternoon!
Does anyone have any news - i.e. status changes etc.?
Btw - did we have the USN from the start or got it at some point after submitting applications?
Thank you :)

Hi! No changes yet in my case. According to last year thread, applicants started receiving GAO approval as from February 25. Rejections e-mails started earlier though. Good luck!

Good morning/afternoon!
Does anyone have any news - i.e. status changes etc.?
Btw - did we have the USN from the start or got it at some point after submitting applications?
Thank you :)