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?

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Anyone else finding the personal statement stage a bit odd? the website is vague with what it's about and the word count is so small.

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Anyone else finding the personal statement stage a bit odd? the website is vague with what it's about and the word count is so small.

Hi, I'm (still) a current Oxford student, so feel free to ask questions about the process :) 

Hi Miki... thanks for offering guidance.


I was wondering if you could help me assess my chances for the BCL. I've got a first (although not a very high one) and ranked in the top 3% of a 129-person cohort and have a few months as a trainee at a big corporate law firm. I've also just got elected as a Rhodes Scholar and the trust can fund up to 2 applications. My second choice is the MLF but I don't want to waste my chances if the BCL is a long shot

How do Oxford weigh the various elements of the app? Is it grades, reference, essay and PS?

How do Oxford weigh the various elements of the app? Is it grades, reference, essay and PS?

Hello,


Is this the same  scale for the research degrees like the DPhil?

How do Oxford weigh the various elements of the app? Is it grades, reference, essay and PS?

It depends but something along these lines (or grades> essay > references > ps)

Hello,

Thanks but how does one fit all these important elements of a research proposal into 600 words. And do so in a persuasive way?  Any tips?

Thank you.

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?

Hi, the research proposal should detail your research proposal, not your motivation for applying (that's what the personal statement is for). In the research proposal, try to explain why you want to undertake the research, what it will entail (like even a plan), mantion the topic, explain how your research will contribute to the science etc. 

Hello,


Is this the same  scale for the research degrees like the DPhil?

How do Oxford weigh the various elements of the app? Is it grades, reference, essay and PS?

It depends but something along these lines (or grades> essay > references > ps)

Hello,

Thanks but how does one fit all these important elements of a research proposal into 600 words. And do so in a persuasive way?  Any tips?

Thank you.

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?

Hi, the research proposal should detail your research proposal, not your motivation for applying (that's what the personal statement is for). In the research proposal, try to explain why you want to undertake the research, what it will entail (like even a plan), mantion the topic, explain how your research will contribute to the science etc. 

Thanks!

I am curious if you know of how one can see successful samples of DPhil Law research proposals? Would you have one or any you could share with me?

Thanks again!

Hello,

Thanks but how does one fit all these important elements of a research proposal into 600 words. And do so in a persuasive way?  Any tips?

Thank you.

Hi, the research proposal should detail your research proposal, not your motivation for applying (that's what the personal statement is for). In the research proposal, try to explain why you want to undertake the research, what it will entail (like even a plan), mantion the topic, explain how your research will contribute to the science etc. 

That's the point. The application is testing whether a candidate can summarise/explain the research proposal succinctly (plus no one would expect the admissions team to read very long research proposals.) My tips would be: write initially what you want to write. Then read the proposal again and again to see what is not so relevant or what you can write better. It's a very annoying and time-consuming process, but this is usually how a good RP is written. Also, I think there is a 10% leeway so you can go to 650-60 words (or at least that was the case 3 years agon it's worthing cheking out!)

Thanks! 

I am surprised that for the DPhil, grades are considered superior to the research proposal.

Hello,


Is this the same  scale for the research degrees like the DPhil?

It depends but something along these lines (or grades> essay > references > ps)

Yeah I'd say so

Thanks! 

I am surprised that for the DPhil, grades are considered superior to the research proposal.

Hello,


Is this the same  scale for the research degrees like the DPhil?

Yeah I'd say so

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Thanks!

I am curious if you know of how one can see successful samples of DPhil Law research proposals? Would you have one or any you could share with me?

Thanks again!

Hello,

Thanks but how does one fit all these important elements of a research proposal into 600 words. And do so in a persuasive way?  Any tips?

Thank you.

That's the point. The application is testing whether a candidate can summarise/explain the research proposal succinctly (plus no one would expect the admissions team to read very long research proposals.) My tips would be: write initially what you want to write. Then read the proposal again and again to see what is not so relevant or what you can write better. It's a very annoying and time-consuming process, but this is usually how a good RP is written. Also, I think there is a 10% leeway so you can go to 650-60 words (or at least that was the case 3 years agon it's worthing cheking out!)

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Hello!

I frequently hear that the applicants are ranked.  Your reference to a 10/10 research proposal, makes me wonder about the ranking scheme.  Are applicants assessed on a 10 point scale for each of various dimensions?

Can anyone speak to the ranking scheme of applicants at Oxford Law?


Thanks.

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Thanks! 

I am surprised that for the DPhil, grades are considered superior to the research proposal.

Yeah I'd say so

I don't have any because I've never done a dphil. I didn't mean that the research proposal is not important; it is very important. My point was that Oxbridge generally places a big emphasis on grades and even a 10/10 research proposal will not make up for 2:2 degree.

Guys, what's the MLF deadline? Jan 20, 2023?

Are you guys just using your ordinary CV and tailoring the personal statement part?

Also, RE the essays you're submitting, what topics have you all decided on (and perhaps why)?

Are you guys just using your ordinary CV and tailoring the personal statement part?