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Rahaar



Perhaps I am being too hopeful, but I am convinced that more offers will come out as well as rejections!


I really want to believe this. Fingers crossed! 


I reckon if it gets to 3.45pm and no one's received an email then the rest of the decisions will be communicated tomorrow


Can someone try and call the office just to confirm if they would release any decision today? Please

[quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote]Any predictions for today? [/quote]<br><br>It's awfully quiet today; not sure if Sunday has stalled the progress [/quote]<br><br>Maybe you're right, but they processed decisions yesterday which was surprising so maybe we should be ready for decisions today! [/quote]<br><br>Yeah, perhaps a wave of rejections is coming! I am not sure if all the offers have already been sent out. [/quote]<br><br>Perhaps I am being too hopeful, but I am convinced that more offers will come out as well as rejections! [/quote]<br><br>I really want to believe this. Fingers crossed!&nbsp; [/quote]<br><br>I reckon if it gets to 3.45pm and no one's received an email then the rest of the decisions will be communicated tomorrow [/quote]<br><br>Can someone try and call the office just to confirm if they would release any decision today? Please
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BODesq

I doubt that there would be anyone working in the office today as it is a Sunday 



I really want to believe this. Fingers crossed! 


I reckon if it gets to 3.45pm and no one's received an email then the rest of the decisions will be communicated tomorrow


Can someone try and call the office just to confirm if they would release any decision today? Please

I doubt that there would be anyone working in the office today as it is a Sunday&nbsp;<br><br>[quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote]Any predictions for today? [/quote]<br><br>It's awfully quiet today; not sure if Sunday has stalled the progress [/quote]<br><br>Maybe you're right, but they processed decisions yesterday which was surprising so maybe we should be ready for decisions today! [/quote]<br><br>Yeah, perhaps a wave of rejections is coming! I am not sure if all the offers have already been sent out. [/quote]<br><br>Perhaps I am being too hopeful, but I am convinced that more offers will come out as well as rejections! [/quote]<br><br>I really want to believe this. Fingers crossed!&nbsp; [/quote]<br><br>I reckon if it gets to 3.45pm and no one's received an email then the rest of the decisions will be communicated tomorrow [/quote]<br><br>Can someone try and call the office just to confirm if they would release any decision today? Please [/quote]
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Rahaar



That might be the case

I doubt that there would be anyone working in the office today as it is a Sunday 



I reckon if it gets to 3.45pm and no one's received an email then the rest of the decisions will be communicated tomorrow


Can someone try and call the office just to confirm if they would release any decision today? Please

<br><br>That might be the case<br><br>[quote]I doubt that there would be anyone working in the office today as it is a Sunday&nbsp;<br><br>[quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote]Any predictions for today? [/quote]<br><br>It's awfully quiet today; not sure if Sunday has stalled the progress [/quote]<br><br>Maybe you're right, but they processed decisions yesterday which was surprising so maybe we should be ready for decisions today! [/quote]<br><br>Yeah, perhaps a wave of rejections is coming! I am not sure if all the offers have already been sent out. [/quote]<br><br>Perhaps I am being too hopeful, but I am convinced that more offers will come out as well as rejections! [/quote]<br><br>I really want to believe this. Fingers crossed!&nbsp; [/quote]<br><br>I reckon if it gets to 3.45pm and no one's received an email then the rest of the decisions will be communicated tomorrow [/quote]<br><br>Can someone try and call the office just to confirm if they would release any decision today? Please [/quote] [/quote]
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miki3999


Hi,


British unis tend not to take work experience/extra-curriculars into account for assessment purposes (except maybe LSE), so working at EY is not going to increase (or lower) your chances of getting in next time. EY is generally a good company to work for, but for application purposes it will not have any meaningful impact on your application.


So this question might be a bit out of place for this thread but I don’t know anyone with any experience in this and am hoping someone might know here. Is Ernst & Young a good company for experience and will working here benefit me in any way for any future second chance applications? I am sorry if this is not an appropriate question for this place

[Edited by miki3999 on Mar 19, 2023]

<br>Hi,<br><br><br>British unis tend not to take work experience/extra-curriculars into account for assessment purposes (except maybe LSE), so working at EY is not going to increase (or lower) your chances of getting in next time. EY is generally a good company to work for, but for application purposes it will not have any meaningful impact on your application.<br><br><br>[quote]So this question might be a bit out of place for this thread but I don’t know anyone with any experience in this and am hoping someone might know here. Is Ernst &amp; Young a good company for experience and will working here benefit me in any way for any future second chance applications? I am sorry if this is not an appropriate question for this place [/quote]
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Pmoonie


Hi,


British unis tend not to take work experience/extra-curriculars into account for assessment purposes (except maybe LSE), so working at EY is not going to increase (or lower) your chances of getting in next time. EY is generally a good company to work for, but for application purposes it will not have any meaningful impact on your application.


So this question might be a bit out of place for this thread but I don’t know anyone with any experience in this and am hoping someone might know here. Is Ernst & Young a good company for experience and will working here benefit me in any way for any future second chance applications? I am sorry if this is not an appropriate question for this place
 

Oh thank you. I was under the impression that if you apply after some years from your graduation they do take work experience into consideration to basically understand your interests and general fit in the course. Additionally it helps justify your interest in the SoP. 

[quote]<br>Hi,<br><br><br>British unis tend not to take work experience/extra-curriculars into account for assessment purposes (except maybe LSE), so working at EY is not going to increase (or lower) your chances of getting in next time. EY is generally a good company to work for, but for application purposes it will not have any meaningful impact on your application.<br><br><br>[quote]So this question might be a bit out of place for this thread but I don’t know anyone with any experience in this and am hoping someone might know here. Is Ernst &amp; Young a good company for experience and will working here benefit me in any way for any future second chance applications? I am sorry if this is not an appropriate question for this place [/quote] [/quote]&nbsp;<br><br>Oh thank you. I was under the impression that if you apply after some years from your graduation they do take work experience into consideration to basically understand your interests and general fit in the course. Additionally it helps justify your interest in the SoP.&nbsp;
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Inactive User

Just got rejected from the BCL

Just got rejected from the BCL
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Templeman2...

Just got rejected for the Bcl

Just got rejected for the Bcl
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Rahaar

Same! Perhaps we failed better. Better luck next time.

Same! Perhaps we failed better. Better luck next time.
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Just got rejected for the MJur.
Anyway, I don't have to suffer from anxiety anymore. lol
For those friends who got offers, wish you a happy and rich school life in Oxford!
And now I plan to go to LSE to further my education. May we all have a bright future.1f603

Just got rejected for the MJur.<br>Anyway, I don't have to suffer from anxiety anymore. lol<br>For those friends who got offers, wish you a happy and rich school life in Oxford!<br>And now I plan to go to LSE to further my education. May we all have a bright future.:smiley:
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Pmoonie

Just received rejection from BCL

Just received rejection from BCL
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miki3999


That's true, work experience can surely help you to write a better personal statement etc. but it will not make up for grades/written work etc.



Hi,


British unis tend not to take work experience/extra-curriculars into account for assessment purposes (except maybe LSE), so working at EY is not going to increase (or lower) your chances of getting in next time. EY is generally a good company to work for, but for application purposes it will not have any meaningful impact on your application.


So this question might be a bit out of place for this thread but I don’t know anyone with any experience in this and am hoping someone might know here. Is Ernst & Young a good company for experience and will working here benefit me in any way for any future second chance applications? I am sorry if this is not an appropriate question for this place
 

Oh thank you. I was under the impression that if you apply after some years from your graduation they do take work experience into consideration to basically understand your interests and general fit in the course. Additionally it helps justify your interest in the SoP. 

<br>That's true, work experience can surely help you to write a better personal statement etc. but it will not make up for grades/written work etc.<br><br><br>[quote][quote]<br>Hi,<br><br><br>British unis tend not to take work experience/extra-curriculars into account for assessment purposes (except maybe LSE), so working at EY is not going to increase (or lower) your chances of getting in next time. EY is generally a good company to work for, but for application purposes it will not have any meaningful impact on your application.<br><br><br>[quote]So this question might be a bit out of place for this thread but I don’t know anyone with any experience in this and am hoping someone might know here. Is Ernst &amp; Young a good company for experience and will working here benefit me in any way for any future second chance applications? I am sorry if this is not an appropriate question for this place [/quote] [/quote]&nbsp;<br><br>Oh thank you. I was under the impression that if you apply after some years from your graduation they do take work experience into consideration to basically understand your interests and general fit in the course. Additionally it helps justify your interest in the SoP.&nbsp; [/quote]
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Pmoonie


That's true, work experience can surely help you to write a better personal statement etc. but it will not make up for grades/written work etc.



Hi,


British unis tend not to take work experience/extra-curriculars into account for assessment purposes (except maybe LSE), so working at EY is not going to increase (or lower) your chances of getting in next time. EY is generally a good company to work for, but for application purposes it will not have any meaningful impact on your application.


 

Oh thank you. I was under the impression that if you apply after some years from your graduation they do take work experience into consideration to basically understand your interests and general fit in the course. Additionally it helps justify your interest in the SoP. 
 


Thank you, I understand that. Of course my marks can’t change anymore but I will by the time I apply again definitely improve further in my written work. This time too my written work was one that was published by Bennett but I hope to improve. Thank you so much for answering my queries I appreciate it!

[quote]<br>That's true, work experience can surely help you to write a better personal statement etc. but it will not make up for grades/written work etc.<br><br><br>[quote][quote]<br>Hi,<br><br><br>British unis tend not to take work experience/extra-curriculars into account for assessment purposes (except maybe LSE), so working at EY is not going to increase (or lower) your chances of getting in next time. EY is generally a good company to work for, but for application purposes it will not have any meaningful impact on your application.<br><br><br>[quote]So this question might be a bit out of place for this thread but I don’t know anyone with any experience in this and am hoping someone might know here. Is Ernst &amp; Young a good company for experience and will working here benefit me in any way for any future second chance applications? I am sorry if this is not an appropriate question for this place [/quote] [/quote]&nbsp;<br><br>Oh thank you. I was under the impression that if you apply after some years from your graduation they do take work experience into consideration to basically understand your interests and general fit in the course. Additionally it helps justify your interest in the SoP.&nbsp; [/quote] [/quote]&nbsp;<br><br><br>Thank you, I understand that. Of course my marks can’t change anymore but I will by the time I apply again definitely improve further in my written work. This time too my written work was one that was published by Bennett but I hope to improve. Thank you so much for answering my queries I appreciate it!
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miki3999

no worries! That will surely help :)




That's true, work experience can surely help you to write a better personal statement etc. but it will not make up for grades/written work etc.


 

Oh thank you. I was under the impression that if you apply after some years from your graduation they do take work experience into consideration to basically understand your interests and general fit in the course. Additionally it helps justify your interest in the SoP. 
 


Thank you, I understand that. Of course my marks can’t change anymore but I will by the time I apply again definitely improve further in my written work. This time too my written work was one that was published by Bennett but I hope to improve. Thank you so much for answering my queries I appreciate it!

no worries! That will surely help :)<br><br><br><br>[quote][quote]<br>That's true, work experience can surely help you to write a better personal statement etc. but it will not make up for grades/written work etc.<br><br><br>[quote][quote]<br>Hi,<br><br><br>British unis tend not to take work experience/extra-curriculars into account for assessment purposes (except maybe LSE), so working at EY is not going to increase (or lower) your chances of getting in next time. EY is generally a good company to work for, but for application purposes it will not have any meaningful impact on your application.<br><br><br>[quote]So this question might be a bit out of place for this thread but I don’t know anyone with any experience in this and am hoping someone might know here. Is Ernst &amp; Young a good company for experience and will working here benefit me in any way for any future second chance applications? I am sorry if this is not an appropriate question for this place [/quote] [/quote]&nbsp;<br><br>Oh thank you. I was under the impression that if you apply after some years from your graduation they do take work experience into consideration to basically understand your interests and general fit in the course. Additionally it helps justify your interest in the SoP.&nbsp; [/quote] [/quote]&nbsp;<br><br><br>Thank you, I understand that. Of course my marks can’t change anymore but I will by the time I apply again definitely improve further in my written work. This time too my written work was one that was published by Bennett but I hope to improve. Thank you so much for answering my queries I appreciate it! [/quote]
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Shahenshah

I must say that the thing that most disappoints me about this process is the fact that, after extending offers to the “chosen ones,” Admissions sent out a few rejections and then has let the rest of us “dangle.”  As an attorney here in the United States who has been a trial lawyer for over fifteen years, and a member of three Bars, including California (which, with New York and Florida are the three hardest bars to pass in the US) my dignity has been offended.  And, yes, Phi Beta Kappa at Yale.  I wanted to take the BCL in order to make a transition to being a barrister in the UK.  I rather feel that I’ve earned my stripes and it bugs me that I am being “dissed.”  Not a way to treat people, imo.


Long time lurker here when it comes to the BCL, but in no way an authority on the subject (not a student, nor an applicant). My understanding is that the BCL is an academic degree, and so less emphasis is placed on work experiences. There are however other degrees at Oxford (MSc in Taxation/Masters in Law and Finance) and Cambridge (Masters in Corporate Law), which are more geared towards those from industry. I know that the MSc in Taxation near exclusively features professionals amongst its cohorts, but not completely of course - as shown by Miki. It may just be that from an academic perspective, your stripes - while significant and impressive - aren't the 'right' stripes? 

I think one of the more annoying aspects of the whole ordeal is what you mentioned at the end, Oxford and Cambridge, and the near monopoly they have over the Bar in England and Wales means their degrees gate-keep access to a profession, degrees which the universities aim/claim to be academic in nature but are informally and intrinsically tied to industry. 

Just how it is I'm afraid, nevertheless, best of luck with being called to the Bar!

[Edited by Shahenshah on Mar 19, 2023]

[quote]I must say that the thing that most disappoints me about this process is the fact that, after extending offers to the “chosen ones,” Admissions sent out a few rejections and then has let the rest of us “dangle.” &nbsp;As an attorney here in the United States who has been a trial lawyer for over fifteen years, and a member of three Bars, including California (which, with New York and Florida are the three hardest bars to pass in the US) my dignity has been offended. &nbsp;And, yes, Phi Beta Kappa at Yale. &nbsp;I wanted to take the BCL in order to make a transition to being a barrister in the UK. &nbsp;I rather feel that I’ve earned my stripes and it bugs me that I am being “dissed.” &nbsp;Not a way to treat people, imo. [/quote]<br><br>Long time lurker here when it comes to the BCL, but in no way an authority on the subject (not a student, nor an applicant). My understanding is that the BCL is an academic degree, and so less emphasis is placed on work experiences. There are however other degrees at Oxford (MSc in Taxation/Masters in Law and Finance) and Cambridge (Masters in Corporate Law), which are more geared towards those from industry. I know that the MSc in Taxation near exclusively features professionals amongst its cohorts, but not completely of course - as shown by Miki. It may just be that from an academic perspective, your stripes - while significant and impressive - aren't the 'right' stripes?&nbsp;<br><br>I think one of the more annoying aspects of the whole ordeal is what you mentioned at the end, Oxford and Cambridge, and the near monopoly they have over the Bar in England and Wales means their degrees gate-keep access to a profession, degrees which the universities aim/claim to be academic in nature but are informally and intrinsically tied to industry.&nbsp;<br><br>Just how it is I'm afraid, nevertheless, best of luck with being called to the Bar!
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zabciamala

Hello all! My heart so goes out to all who have have a difficult go (this time--I was a multiple-time applicant in American law schools, still didn't get my top choice, and I in retrospect wouldn't change a single thing!). I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on this spread-- I was accepted to the DPhil program (law) and rejected from the MPhil and BCL. I was somewhat surprised, as I would have thought the DPhil would be harder. Has anyone have an experience like this/any insights? I am of course not complaining, I'm incredibly grateful, but I'm wondering if I must have been like the lowest accepted candidate for the DPhil given my other results. Thank you my friends for indulging my crippling anxiety!

Hello all! My heart so goes out to all who have have a difficult go (this time--I was a multiple-time applicant in American law schools, still didn't get my top choice, and I in retrospect wouldn't change a single thing!). I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on this spread-- I was accepted to the DPhil program (law) and rejected from the MPhil and BCL. I was somewhat surprised, as I would have thought the DPhil would be harder. Has anyone have an experience like this/any insights? I am of course not complaining, I'm incredibly grateful, but I'm wondering if I must have been like the lowest accepted candidate for the DPhil given my other results. Thank you my friends for indulging my crippling anxiety!
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Has anyone heard from the MSc in Crim and Criminal Justice?

Has anyone heard from the MSc in Crim and Criminal Justice?
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Shahenshah

Hello all! My heart so goes out to all who have have a difficult go (this time--I was a multiple-time applicant in American law schools, still didn't get my top choice, and I in retrospect wouldn't change a single thing!). I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on this spread-- I was accepted to the DPhil program (law) and rejected from the MPhil and BCL. I was somewhat surprised, as I would have thought the DPhil would be harder. Has anyone have an experience like this/any insights? I am of course not complaining, I'm incredibly grateful, but I'm wondering if I must have been like the lowest accepted candidate for the DPhil given my other results. Thank you my friends for indulging my crippling anxiety!


I am not sure if the admissions teams for the courses coordinate/inform the other teams as to applications to multiple courses by the same candidate, and would appreciate some information on how Oxbridge address such cases, but I would just like to say Zabciamala that you're clearly a great applicant as you've been offered a place on the DPhil! Clearly the DPhil is more suited to your academic trajectory than the MPhil or BCL and it may just be because your application was actually of a higher standard or indeed specific enough to warrant sustained academic research. 

[quote]Hello all! My heart so goes out to all who have have a difficult go (this time--I was a multiple-time applicant in American law schools, still didn't get my top choice, and I in retrospect wouldn't change a single thing!). I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on this spread-- I was accepted to the DPhil program (law) and rejected from the MPhil and BCL. I was somewhat surprised, as I would have thought the DPhil would be harder. Has anyone have an experience like this/any insights? I am of course not complaining, I'm incredibly grateful, but I'm wondering if I must have been like the lowest accepted candidate for the DPhil given my other results. Thank you my friends for indulging my crippling anxiety! [/quote]<br><br>I am not sure if the admissions teams for the courses coordinate/inform the other teams as to applications to multiple courses by the same candidate, and would appreciate some information on how Oxbridge address such cases, but I would just like to say Zabciamala that you're clearly a great applicant as you've been offered a place on the DPhil! Clearly the DPhil is more suited to your academic trajectory than the MPhil or BCL and it may just be because your application was actually of a higher standard or indeed specific enough to warrant sustained academic research.&nbsp;
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DPHIL

Did you make contact with your supervisor for the DPhil prior to applying? 

Could your share your profile.

Congratulations!

Hello all! My heart so goes out to all who have have a difficult go (this time--I was a multiple-time applicant in American law schools, still didn't get my top choice, and I in retrospect wouldn't change a single thing!). I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on this spread-- I was accepted to the DPhil program (law) and rejected from the MPhil and BCL. I was somewhat surprised, as I would have thought the DPhil would be harder. Has anyone have an experience like this/any insights? I am of course not complaining, I'm incredibly grateful, but I'm wondering if I must have been like the lowest accepted candidate for the DPhil given my other results. Thank you my friends for indulging my crippling anxiety!

Did you make contact with your supervisor for the DPhil prior to applying?&nbsp;<br><br>Could your share your profile.<br><br>Congratulations!<br><br>[quote]Hello all! My heart so goes out to all who have have a difficult go (this time--I was a multiple-time applicant in American law schools, still didn't get my top choice, and I in retrospect wouldn't change a single thing!). I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on this spread-- I was accepted to the DPhil program (law) and rejected from the MPhil and BCL. I was somewhat surprised, as I would have thought the DPhil would be harder. Has anyone have an experience like this/any insights? I am of course not complaining, I'm incredibly grateful, but I'm wondering if I must have been like the lowest accepted candidate for the DPhil given my other results. Thank you my friends for indulging my crippling anxiety! [/quote]
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Just got rejected, kinda expected it so wasn’t that sad haha 

Just got rejected, kinda expected it so wasn’t that sad haha&nbsp;
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ABCD4328

Hi, can anyone shed light on when we can expect to receive the actual offer letter as an international applicant? 

Hi, can anyone shed light on when we can expect to receive the actual offer letter as an international applicant?&nbsp;
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