hello everyone ,
I was just wondering if February is considerd late to apply to LLM in these univeristies ( Kings , Queen mary , Edinburgh , UCL , Durahm and leeds ) , and would an early application increse your chances to be accsepted ?
i think the start of february is the best time for me to apply, but i was wondering if its considered late to such universities in the term of chancese and accommodation ..
another short question ,, if i have a limited number of reference letters transcripts , and i want to apply to more universities to increase my chances, can i send a copy first , and if i get accsepted send the original transcript ?
Thanks ..

February doesn't seem late if it's before the deadlines, especially if you're a strong candidate. If they admit on a rolling basis though earlier is better as more spots will be open.

Concerning transcripts, it depends on what the application instsructions say. If they require originals, as most do, I would not send copies. You could be rejected if you haven't sent the required materials, as specifically described in the application materials, by the application deadline. Maybe some admissions offices are more flexible- to find out if this is the case, you should contact them before sending anything other than what is described in the application materials.

good luck, by the way! :)

ok thank you very much that was helpful , guess i will take my time and send everything when its all ready(february) , am sure its before dead lines , and good luck to you too :)

i want to know if miller knows anything about this since he works in Edinburgh(one of my first choices ) , so if he can give me any susgestions or advices ( would be approciate it ) :D

thanks ..

Hi AnoosLaw,


I think February is a good time to get your application in. Some of my colleagues would probably consider a February application to be early!

Here are my thoughts:

1) The busiest times for the admissions officers are closer to the deadlines, between April and June. Then through the summer up to and past matriculation time it gets very busy, so you are best to avoid "late" applications.

2) Accommodation can be tricky, there isn't ever a 'best' time to find it. The earlier you try to sort it out, the less choice there will be because many flats and houses are still occupied. If you leave it too late, then your selection will be limited! But at least if you start now you'll have plenty time to make enquiries.

3) If you are applying for funding, you may be asked to include your offer letter in your funding application. There are many deadlines through the year, so it depends on if and who you apply to. It doesn't do any harm to have that important offer letter with you as soon as possible.

4) Applications for on-campus LL.Ms are considered by the Admissions Committee when they sit, which is usually once or twice a month. Applications for the distance learning LL.M can be "fast-tracked" if I know they are being sent in to the Postgraduate Office because the numbers involved are low in comparison to the on-campus LL.M.

I don't think that an early application would enhance your chances of acceptance. In most cases (not just at the University of Edinburgh) all applications are considered up until the closing date.

Regards your application materials:

Many UK Universities will accept notary signed copies of either transcripts or original certificates, check with the admissions policies first (Edinburgh University DOES accept notary signed copies of the original certificate in almost every case). Some universities will not return any of your application materials, so check with them before you send off anything of value!

Your references are a different matter. Certainly here at the University of Edinburgh we would ideally expect your references to be in an envelope with the referee's signature unbroken across the seal. You would need originals of each reference at the very least, copies would not be considered.

The admissions officers here at the University of Edinburgh are, in my experience, exceptionally hard working and helpful, so even if there are issues with your application when it is first received, you will be contacted and informed of the remedy. This will delay your application of course, but at least you can be sure that only a completed application will be sent to the Application Committee for approval.


I hope this is of use, and I look forward to seeing you in Edinburgh next year!

I applied in late APRIL and got into Queen Mary. So definitely not.