Hello all,

I'm planning on applying for both the LLM at Cambridge and the BCL at Oxford. I have been doing a lot of research into both courses and just wondered if anyone could clarify/answer a few questions for me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My questions are as follows:

(1) I am aware that one generally requires a First class degree. However, how high does that First have to be? I'm particularly interested what average students studying at British institutions attained?
(2) Is there anything I can do to substantially increase my chance of gaining a place on either of these courses before I apply in November?

Many thanks.