Didn't see one of these threads for this year's applicants so I thought I'd make one.
I'm applying for the BCL, ideally Magdalen College - how is everyone getting on with applications for this year?
[Edited by caighdean on Sep 21, 2022]
Posted Sep 20, 2022 18:29
Didn't see one of these threads for this year's applicants so I thought I'd make one.
I'm applying for the BCL, ideally Magdalen College - how is everyone getting on with applications for this year?
[Edited by caighdean on Sep 21, 2022]
Posted Sep 21, 2022 11:21
Hi, I'm (still) a current Oxford student, so feel free to ask questions about the process :)
Posted Sep 29, 2022 10:50
Hi, I'm (still) a current Oxford student, so feel free to ask questions about the process :)
Posted Sep 29, 2022 11:41
Hi, I'm (still) a current Oxford student, so feel free to ask questions about the process :)
Hey, thanks for this! Just wondering - in your personal statement, did you focus more on the university itself or on the teaching and courses? My current draft is pretty much exclusively about the courses so wondering if that might be a bit imbalanced.
[Edited by miki3999 on Sep 29, 2022]
Posted Sep 30, 2022 11:13
Hi, I'm (still) a current Oxford student, so feel free to ask questions about the process :)
Hey, thanks for this! Just wondering - in your personal statement, did you focus more on the university itself or on the teaching and courses? My current draft is pretty much exclusively about the courses so wondering if that might be a bit imbalanced.
I focused on both myself and the course; it is important to link yourself with the course/teaching. For example, you decided to apply for the BCL because you think the unique tutorial system will allow to you to excel etc, this kind of stuff. Try to find what you like about the course and how you can benefit from that or why you think the course is great; the PS is essentially a cover letter.
Send me your email and I will send my PSs through
Posted Oct 05, 2022 21:42
Hi! I'm applying to the MJur, since I come from a civil law country. I'm still working on my personal statement and talking to teachers regarding letters of recomendations.
Posted Oct 13, 2022 16:14
Hi, I'm (still) a current Oxford student, so feel free to ask questions about the process :)
Posted Oct 14, 2022 13:59
Hi, I'm (still) a current Oxford student, so feel free to ask questions about the process :)
Hi, thank you! Would you have any insight into writing the research proposal for the DPhil/MPhil in law? For example, given the maximum word count is only 600, how much detail do you think applicants should go into when explaining their motivation for applying?
Posted Oct 25, 2022 22:27
Hello! Are you a BCL student? If so, or for anyone else, I'm most nervous about my essay. I got 80 in the essay - coursework for medical ethics. It's not got much hard law - largely just bioethics discussions. I also just don't know if it's 'good' enough.Hi, I'm (still) a current Oxford student, so feel free to ask questions about the process :)
Posted Oct 26, 2022 18:03
Hello! Are you a BCL student? If so, or for anyone else, I'm most nervous about my essay. I got 80 in the essay - coursework for medical ethics. It's not got much hard law - largely just bioethics discussions. I also just don't know if it's 'good' enough.Hi, I'm (still) a current Oxford student, so feel free to ask questions about the process :)
Secondly, how important are references?:|)
Posted Oct 28, 2022 23:24
Hey miki,
From the previous thread I saw that you selected Christ Church as your college. I was interested in Christ Church as well but I am worried about its postgraduate accommodation. It seems very sparse. Having stayed at CC accommodation yourself, could you speak to its quality and features (shared bathrooms, space, etc.)
[Edited by Estoppel on Oct 30, 2022]
Posted Oct 29, 2022 12:04
Hey miki,
From the previous thread I saw that you selected Christ Church as your college. I was interested in Christ Church as well but I am worried about its postgraduate accommodation. It seems very sparse. Having stayed at CC accommodation yourself, could speak to its quality and features (shared bathrooms, space, etc.)
Posted Oct 30, 2022 00:26
Hey miki,
From the previous thread I saw that you selected Christ Church as your college. I was interested in Christ Church as well but I am worried about its postgraduate accommodation. It seems very sparse. Having stayed at CC accommodation yourself, could speak to its quality and features (shared bathrooms, space, etc.)
Hi, I didn't stay at Chch acco, I stayed at Jesus (you can apply to other Colleges for rooms, subject to availability). I know that ChCh has a huge annex near ChCh sports pitches and the standard there is generally ok (that's where most grads tend to stay at). It is located in Cowley, like 15 mins on foot from the college.
Posted Nov 07, 2022 08:28
Didn't see one of these threads for this year's applicants so I thought I'd make one.
I'm applying for the BCL, ideally Magdalen College - how is everyone getting on with applications for this year?
Posted Nov 10, 2022 17:16
Just sent in my application yesterday - good luck everyone!
Posted Nov 10, 2022 22:10
Hi, does anyone know if it would count against you to apply for two courses at Oxford with separate proposals (e.g. making one law MPhil application and one socio-legal studies MPhil application)?
Posted Nov 11, 2022 12:43
No it would not count against you; you can apply for all the courses if you want to.
Hi, does anyone know if it would count against you to apply for two courses at Oxford with separate proposals (e.g. making one law MPhil application and one socio-legal studies MPhil application)?
Posted Nov 13, 2022 16:04
I’m studying at a good RG law school in London and I’m averaging near 67. Not sure if it even makes sense to apply to the MLF, any opinions?
Posted Dec 03, 2022 00:59
I’m studying at a good RG law school in London and I’m averaging near 67. Not sure if it even makes sense to apply to the MLF, any opinions?
[Edited by Estoppel on Dec 03, 2022]
Posted Dec 03, 2022 21:51
I’m studying at a good RG law school in London and I’m averaging near 67. Not sure if it even makes sense to apply to the MLF, any opinions?