Doe anyone know when are we going to have the results for the MJur? Is it possible to be in February?

Doe anyone know when are we going to have the results for the MJur? Is it possible to be in February?

@Miki, what is that button thing everyone in the old thread was talking about? Is that a good or bad sign when the button disappears? :D

My written work is barely up to 1,300 words. Is there a cause for alarm? I am really worried. Maybe there is a writing strategy that I failed to comply with or something.

[Edited by Okanich on Feb 06, 2022]

@Miki, what is that button thing everyone in the old thread was talking about? Is that a good or bad sign when the button disappears? :D

[Edited by miki3999 on Feb 07, 2022]

My written work is barely up to 1,300 words. Is there a cause for alarm? I am really worried. Maybe there is a writing strategy that I failed to comply with or something.

My written work is barely up to 1,300 words. Is there a cause for alarm? I am really worried. Maybe there is a writing strategy that I failed to comply with or something.

[Edited by LLM2021/22 on Feb 07, 2022]

Thanks, Guys! I write with very few words, but I see your point - I mean, being worried shows that there is a cause for concern. Fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

My written work is barely up to 1,300 words. Is there a cause for alarm? I am really worried. Maybe there is a writing strategy that I failed to comply with or something.

I agree with Miki. 

There's very little you can do about it now but for future references (and for prospective applicants), if the uni gives you 2000 words to showcase your ability, make the most of those words. You don't get a lot of opportunities to show Oxford your writing skills and critical thinking. I acknowledge that quality > quantity, but there is no reason why it can't be both, especially when most applicants would have submitted something that is both of good quality and quantity. 

That being said, it is still a component of your overall application so I'd say if the rest of your application is absolutely stellar, then you might still be in the running.   

In the worst case, I would encourage you to reapply next year; it is very common that some candidates do not get offers in one year, but end up with offers next time

Thanks, Guys! I write with very few words, but I see your point - I mean, being worried shows that there is a cause for concern. Fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

My written work is barely up to 1,300 words. Is there a cause for alarm? I am really worried. Maybe there is a writing strategy that I failed to comply with or something.

I agree with Miki. 

There's very little you can do about it now but for future references (and for prospective applicants), if the uni gives you 2000 words to showcase your ability, make the most of those words. You don't get a lot of opportunities to show Oxford your writing skills and critical thinking. I acknowledge that quality > quantity, but there is no reason why it can't be both, especially when most applicants would have submitted something that is both of good quality and quantity. 

That being said, it is still a component of your overall application so I'd say if the rest of your application is absolutely stellar, then you might still be in the running.   

[Edited by TryingMyBest on Jan 20, 2023]

Hi miki, do you know how long do applicants have after the offers come out to accept it?

@Miki, what is that button thing everyone in the old thread was talking about? Is that a good or bad sign when the button disappears? :D

I think you mean that "provide additional documents" button (or something like that) and I think the issue was that for some people this button disappeared before they were given the offer (I think LSE does something similar: your trancript drops if you are successful and it stays in place when you get a PFO). I can't remember if my button had disappeared before I got the offers, but I can tell you that this button is still there now (lol). I know making predictions is super tempting, but, for the sake of your own sanity, I think it's better to wait until mid-March patiently.

Interesting.  Thanks for sharing. Maybe I should email them to see if I can get some comfort.

Hi all, 

I had the same issue, I submitted an essay that was 1.4k words - Received a very high mark on it, and emailed admissions to check if they would advise me to submit a longer essay, which I got the reply of 
"Thanks you for your email.
It is fine to submit an essay of 1400 words.  The 2000 words is an upper word limit."

I really hope this doesn't disadvantage my application, as I had a 2000 word essay ready to go...

In the worst case, I would encourage you to reapply next year; it is very common that some candidates do not get offers in one year, but end up with offers next time

Thanks, Guys! I write with very few words, but I see your point - I mean, being worried shows that there is a cause for concern. Fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

Hi all, 

I had the same issue, I submitted an essay that was 1.4k words - Received a very high mark on it, and emailed admissions to check if they would advise me to submit a longer essay, which I got the reply of 
"Thanks you for your email.
It is fine to submit an essay of 1400 words.  The 2000 words is an upper word limit."

I really hope this doesn't disadvantage my application, as I had a 2000 word essay ready to go...

In the worst case, I would encourage you to reapply next year; it is very common that some candidates do not get offers in one year, but end up with offers next time

Thanks, Guys! I write with very few words, but I see your point - I mean, being worried shows that there is a cause for concern. Fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

Hi all, 

I had the same issue, I submitted an essay that was 1.4k words - Received a very high mark on it, and emailed admissions to check if they would advise me to submit a longer essay, which I got the reply of 
"Thanks you for your email.

It is fine to submit an essay of 1400 words.  The 2000 words is an upper word limit."

I really hope this doesn't disadvantage my application, as I had a 2000 word essay ready to go...

In the worst case, I would encourage you to reapply next year; it is very common that some candidates do not get offers in one year, but end up with offers next time

Thanks, Guys! I write with very few words, but I see your point - I mean, being worried shows that there is a cause for concern. Fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

[Edited by LLM2021/22 on Feb 08, 2022]

Hi all, 

I had the same issue, I submitted an essay that was 1.4k words - Received a very high mark on it, and emailed admissions to check if they would advise me to submit a longer essay, which I got the reply of 
"Thanks you for your email.
It is fine to submit an essay of 1400 words.  The 2000 words is an upper word limit."

I really hope this doesn't disadvantage my application, as I had a 2000 word essay ready to go...

In the worst case, I would encourage you to reapply next year; it is very common that some candidates do not get offers in one year, but end up with offers next time

Thanks for that. I sent in a 1800 word essay and was getting worried reading these posts.

I am also worried that my essay is a contract law-related issue - and not something refined, obscure or esoteric. It was my highest mark ever. I am worried that it may be seen as too simple and I should have show-cased skills in some thornier issue ...  :(

Don't worry about the topic, it does not matter much even for specialised MScs (such as the MLF or Tax)

Hi all, 

I had the same issue, I submitted an essay that was 1.4k words - Received a very high mark on it, and emailed admissions to check if they would advise me to submit a longer essay, which I got the reply of 
"Thanks you for your email.
It is fine to submit an essay of 1400 words.  The 2000 words is an upper word limit."

I really hope this doesn't disadvantage my application, as I had a 2000 word essay ready to go...

In the worst case, I would encourage you to reapply next year; it is very common that some candidates do not get offers in one year, but end up with offers next time

Thanks for that. I sent in a 1800 word essay and was getting worried reading these posts.

I am also worried that my essay is a contract law-related issue - and not something refined, obscure or esoteric. It was my highest mark ever. I am worried that it may be seen as too simple and I should have show-cased skills in some thornier issue ...  :(

Yeah, I agree with you. Will definitely implement on a going forward basis. Just praying to pass through this one successfully.

Hi all, 

I had the same issue, I submitted an essay that was 1.4k words - Received a very high mark on it, and emailed admissions to check if they would advise me to submit a longer essay, which I got the reply of 
"Thanks you for your email.

It is fine to submit an essay of 1400 words.  The 2000 words is an upper word limit."

I really hope this doesn't disadvantage my application, as I had a 2000 word essay ready to go...

In the worst case, I would encourage you to reapply next year; it is very common that some candidates do not get offers in one year, but end up with offers next time

I think it’s important to note 2 things. Firstly, I do believe it is of course ‘okay’ to submit anything under the word limit, esp as there is no minimum word count. However, people should be encouraged to make the most out of the words because there are certain advantages associated with submitting a longer piece with more in-depth analysis (this was actually advice from my current Oxford advisor when I told him I’m struggling to meet the word limit for exam essays). Do keep in mind that not making the most out of a potential advantage does not necessarily mean you will be disadvantaged/penalised (otherwise they would have imposed a minimum word count). 

Secondly, do be aware that the Uni is under an obligation to treat everyone fairly. If what you have done is technically ‘okay’, they wouldn’t (and shouldn’t) offer any commentaries or advice that are not already listed on the website. 

Again, I want to stress that is not to make anyone feel bad about something they cannot change, and no one is out of the running just because they submitted a shorter piece. It’s really advice for future references, esp as many prospective applicants check the forum from the year before.  

I think I was given 14 days to accept the offer and pay the deposit. There was another (one month from the date of the offer) deadline to provide the most recent transcript (because I had a condition attached). Then comes the college offer, which you also have to accept (if you reject the college's offer, your course offer will be withdrawn) and provide proof that you will be able to fund your studies (if you don't they will withdraw the offer, which sucks).

Hi miki, do you know how long do applicants have after the offers come out to accept it?

@Miki, what is that button thing everyone in the old thread was talking about? Is that a good or bad sign when the button disappears? :D

I think you mean that "provide additional documents" button (or something like that) and I think the issue was that for some people this button disappeared before they were given the offer (I think LSE does something similar: your trancript drops if you are successful and it stays in place when you get a PFO). I can't remember if my button had disappeared before I got the offers, but I can tell you that this button is still there now (lol). I know making predictions is super tempting, but, for the sake of your own sanity, I think it's better to wait until mid-March patiently.

On the subject of reappying, this is what was written in one of the offer:

"As in previous years, we received an overwhelming level of interest in the course, withmany more applications from talented people than we had places available. Against this background, your application stood out as particularly impressive. I look forward to welcoming you to the programme as part of a cohort of outstanding students from all over the world."

All candidates that apply are very good, but the number of places is limited. Therefore, sometimes really good candidates end up with rejections simply because there were no more places left and the existing places wre given to those who stood out on that particular occasion. This does not mean that these candidate were not good enough, but rather that the competition was so fierce in that particular year. Sometimes, macroeconomic factors play a role: when the pandemic began, many people rejected their offers because they did not want to study online, and those would likely not be made offers in a "normal" year ended up with offers. The point is that oftentimes the academic credentials are not the sole factor; some luck is also needed and therefore I would encourage all of you who will be (hopefully not) rejected this year to reapply next year with better grades/applications/references.     

[Edited by miki3999 on Feb 08, 2022]

Do you know if its possible to delay providing the statement for financial means? Ill be awaiting responses from various scholarships but I doubt they will revert before June

I think I was given 14 days to accept the offer and pay the deposit. There was another (one month from the date of the offer) deadline to provide the most recent transcript (because I had a condition attached). Then comes the college offer, which you also have to accept (if you reject the college's offer, your course offer will be withdrawn) and provide proof that you will be able to fund your studies (if you don't they will withdraw the offer, which sucks).

Hi miki, do you know how long do applicants have after the offers come out to accept it?

I think you mean that "provide additional documents" button (or something like that) and I think the issue was that for some people this button disappeared before they were given the offer (I think LSE does something similar: your trancript drops if you are successful and it stays in place when you get a PFO). I can't remember if my button had disappeared before I got the offers, but I can tell you that this button is still there now (lol). I know making predictions is super tempting, but, for the sake of your own sanity, I think it's better to wait until mid-March patiently.