Hello everyone,

I am a 2nd year LLB student from a low ranking university in England.
My average in first year was 72, in semester 1 of my 2nd year it was 76 and in semester 2 it ought to be between 76 and 82.
For my opinional modules I have always picked the harder ones which I thought would look better on my transcript and would be more useful in the future.

I'm hoping to get an average of 77-82 in my third year which should be doable if I increase my work a little.

I was wondering if you think I have a good chance of getting into the LLM programme in Cambridge and LSE and what my chances are of getting into the BCL course at Oxford.
All 3 universities require 1st for their entry requirements but I'm wondering if I have a good chance of getting in considering my university is low-ranking? (I initially applied there for art, not law but then switched which is why I didnt pay attention to its ranking, its not really relevant for art courses.)

Unfortunately because of the coronavirus I have no vacation schemes or mini-pupillages in place for this summer.
I went to school in france and then did my Abitur (similar to the bacalaureat) in Germany. I am a native speaker in english, german and french which may give me a bit of an edge over other students(?).


Thanks in advance for your input!

You should 100% apply to the places you mentioned with the grades you have. It’s possible to get onto the BCL having been to Anglia Ruskin or Nottingham Trent, so long as you have a 1st.

Hi, I was in roughly same position as you heading into my final year. I had achieved 76 and 75% respectively in my first two years at a lower-ranking university and initially doubted my chances. I received an offer from Lse conditional on gaining a first-class degree which was turned into an unconditional due to the coronavirus disruption. 
I would say really focus on your personal statement, and keep up the amazing grades and you will have a very very strong chance of getting into LSE. 
I applied for Cambridge but sadly got rejected, but there is always a strong chance if you are on course for a first. 

You should 100% apply to the places you mentioned with the grades you have. It’s possible to get onto the BCL having been to Anglia Ruskin or Nottingham Trent, so long as you have a 1st.

[Edited by Aspiringbarrister on May 04, 2020]

Hi, I was in roughly same position as you heading into my final year. I had achieved 76 and 75% respectively in my first two years at a lower-ranking university and initially doubted my chances. I received an offer from Lse conditional on gaining a first-class degree which was turned into an unconditional due to the coronavirus disruption. 
I would say really focus on your personal statement, and keep up the amazing grades and you will have a very very strong chance of getting into LSE. 
I applied for Cambridge but sadly got rejected, but there is always a strong chance if you are on course for a first. 

[Edited by Aspiringbarrister on May 04, 2020]

Thank you! I hope so as well, very excited! When I was applying I had no internships or mini-pupillages, though I had some on and off law work experiences, here and there with a few local firms. I had some marshalling experience as well, but overall not really any drastic amount of legal experience. I did, on the other hand, have some best in year academic modules and prizes, and tried to show some passion for further study. I would be more than happy to connect with you on Linkedin and share my personal statement if you would like. I understand completely the stress of being in a lower ranking university and having a lack of experience but trust me it will all work out! 

Thank you! I hope so as well, very excited! When I was applying I had no internships or mini-pupillages, though I had some on and off law work experiences, here and there with a few local firms. I had some marshalling experience as well, but overall not really any drastic amount of legal experience. I did, on the other hand, have some best in year academic modules and prizes, and tried to show some passion for further study. I would be more than happy to connect with you on Linkedin and share my personal statement if you would like. I understand completely the stress of being in a lower ranking university and having a lack of experience but trust me it will all work out! 

[Edited by Aspiringbarrister on May 07, 2020]