FYI, I received an email regarding a scholarship one can apply for (but it's not specifically linked to my application so it doesn't matter anyway). But the most important bit is the end of the email, which says the following:

"Please note that you should not interpret this message as meaning we intend to offer you a place on the course to which you applied. We are still in the process of assessing graduate applications and are not in a position to report any decisions at this point, but will let all candidates know whether they have been successful or unsuccessful by 17 March."

So I guess we'll have an answer within the next two weeks :)

[Edited by idn4ihl on Mar 02, 2017]

FYI, I received an email regarding a scholarship one can apply for (but it's not specifically linked to my application so it doesn't matter anyway). But the most important bit is the end of the email, which says the following:

"Please note that you should not interpret this message as meaning we intend to offer you a place on the course to which you applied. We are still in the process of assessing graduate applications and are not in a position to report any decisions at this point, but will let all candidates know whether they have been successful or unsuccessful by 17 March."

So I guess we'll have an answer within the next two weeks :)

Has anyone heard anything yet? :)

Just from the Master in Law and Finance (partially same faculty as the MJur). Nothing from the MJur yet.

Has anyone heard anything yet? :)

[Edited by Camford on Mar 09, 2017]

Has anyone heard anything yet? :)

Has anyone heard anything yet? :)

Panel is meeting at the present moment to settle the BCL decisions. A total of about 900 applicants for the BCL and MJur. Outcome likely to be notified to applicants by next Wednesday but possibly next Monday or Tuesday.

Does anyone know anything about the DPhil?

If ever the applicant pool size is unusually large this year, do you guys think admissions will also proportionately increase the class size, ex. 50 for MJur, if at all possible? Which may perhaps explain the apparently longer periods for releasing admissions decisions.

The applicant pool is not larger than in previous years. They had an average of about 550 for the BCL and about 350 for the MJur in the past.

The applicant pool is not larger than in previous years. They had an average of about 550 for the BCL and about 350 for the MJur in the past.

Has anyone heard anything yet? :)

Panel is meeting at the present moment to settle the BCL decisions. A total of about 900 applicants for the BCL and MJur. Outcome likely to be notified to applicants by next Wednesday but possibly next Monday or Tuesday.

Thanks for letting us know, essc! Do you mind telling us where you got this info? On their website, I understand they estimate an average of about 350 applicants for the MJur yearly.

Panel is meeting at the present moment to settle the BCL decisions. A total of about 900 applicants for the BCL and MJur. Outcome likely to be notified to applicants by next Wednesday but possibly next Monday or Tuesday.

Thanks for letting us know, essc! Do you mind telling us where you got this info? On their website, I understand they estimate an average of about 350 applicants for the MJur yearly.

I called the Law Faculty. Also, they generally make 224 offers for BCL/MJur. Generally, 85% of applications satisfy the first requirement. After the meeting yesterday, there's quite a bit of administrative paperwork, which is why they take a bit of time to issue decisions.

Panel is meeting at the present moment to settle the BCL decisions. A total of about 900 applicants for the BCL and MJur. Outcome likely to be notified to applicants by next Wednesday but possibly next Monday or Tuesday.

Thanks for letting us know, essc! Do you mind telling us where you got this info? On their website, I understand they estimate an average of about 350 applicants for the MJur yearly.

I called the Law Faculty. Also, they generally make 224 offers for BCL/MJur. Generally, 85% of applications satisfy the first requirement. After the meeting yesterday, there's quite a bit of administrative paperwork, which is why they take a bit of time to issue decisions.

My CV is virtually identical. Got second highest overall grade of my class in first year, disappointedly got a mid 2:1 in second year, but got straight firsts in my final year (78, 78, 78, 75, 71), bar one high 2:1 (68). Graduated in top 5% with a First. Russel group Uni. Let's see!

[Edited by JamesMB on Mar 10, 2017]

My CV is virtually identical. Got second highest overall grade of my class in first year, dissappintly got a mid 2:1 in second year, but got straight firsts in my final year (78, 78, 78, 75, 71), bar one high 2:1 (68). Graduated in top 5% with a First. Russel group Uni. Let's see!

My CV is virtually identical. Got second highest overall grade of my class in first year, dissappintly got a mid 2:1 in second year, but got straight firsts in my final year (78, 78, 78, 75, 71), bar one high 2:1 (68). Graduated in top 5% with a First. Russel group Uni. Let's see!

Really impressive. More so than me - I had 76, 73, 72, 72, 70 and 68 in my final year. Did your uni or referees let you know if you were in the top 5%? I think it's probably safe to assume you were with those grades though! It's like a 73 average?

I know they don't put too much weight into extra curriculars, but did you have an impressive set of those? Do you think those will be influential in any way? I competed in Mooting and did pretty well, legal essay competitions and placed as a runner up (twice), national level sport, and co-founded a charity, as well as pro bono/legal volunteering. I was shortlisted as Student of the Year at my uni (10 finalists out of around 18,000 eligible students). I know the application process says they place essentially no weight on extra curriculars, but that can also feel a bit harsh when you maintain 1st class grades and juggle around all your other commitments!

My CV is virtually identical. Got second highest overall grade of my class in first year, dissappintly got a mid 2:1 in second year, but got straight firsts in my final year (78, 78, 78, 75, 71), bar one high 2:1 (68). Graduated in top 5% with a First. Russel group Uni. Let's see!

Really impressive. More so than me - I had 76, 73, 72, 72, 70 and 68 in my final year. Did your uni or referees let you know if you were in the top 5%? I think it's probably safe to assume you were with those grades though! It's like a 73 average?

I know they don't put too much weight into extra curriculars, but did you have an impressive set of those? Do you think those will be influential in any way? I competed in Mooting and did pretty well, legal essay competitions and placed as a runner up (twice), national level sport, and co-founded a charity, as well as pro bono/legal volunteering. I was shortlisted as Student of the Year at my uni (10 finalists out of around 18,000 eligible students). I know the application process says they place essentially no weight on extra curriculars, but that can also feel a bit harsh when you maintain 1st class grades and juggle around all your other commitments!

[Edited by JamesMB on Mar 10, 2017]

Really impressive. More so than me - I had 76, 73, 72, 72, 70 and 68 in my final year. Did your uni or referees let you know if you were in the top 5%? I think it's probably safe to assume you were with those grades though! It's like a 73 average?

I know they don't put too much weight into extra curriculars, but did you have an impressive set of those? Do you think those will be influential in any way? I competed in Mooting and did pretty well, legal essay competitions and placed as a runner up (twice), national level sport, and co-founded a charity, as well as pro bono/legal volunteering. I was shortlisted as Student of the Year at my uni (10 finalists out of around 18,000 eligible students). I know the application process says they place essentially no weight on extra curriculars, but that can also feel a bit harsh when you maintain 1st class grades and juggle around all your other commitments!

Wow, a really impressive CV! I certainly can't compete with your extra-curriculares - I only played a bit of football for my course and did some mooting and debating everyone now and then. I was on a four year LLB course and so spent third year at the University of Hong Kong, but I don't think that adds much/any value!
As you said, a huge number of applicants will have the requisite grades, so you'd have to assume that extracurriculars would be taken into consideration. I mean, why else would they have asked for a CV? I wouldn't worry too much - it's out of our hands. Less than a week to go!

Edit: ignore my first 'response' - accidentally clicked 'reply to post' on my phone before having written anything!

So, what kind of academic backgrounds/CVs do people have here? Is my maths correct that it's roughly 486 1st class applicants striving for around 170 offers?

[Edited by Camford on Mar 11, 2017]