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Getting into Law: every step from Year 10 to your offer

You don’t need a law A-Level to study law. You need strong grades, a good LNAT score at most top universities, and a clear reason for choosing the subject. Here is what matters when, and how we help.

We pair students with tutors who know the subject and the route, at the stages where it counts.

Facts checked against official sources on 6 November 2026.

Law at a glance

Apply by
Oxford and Cambridge: 6pm on 15 October 2026. Most other courses: 6pm on 13 January 2027. UCAS hasn’t published 2028-entry dates yet.
A-Levels
No law A-Level needed. UCL and Bristol say they require no specific subjects, and Cambridge asks for none.
Admissions test
The LNAT at nine UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, King’s, LSE, Bristol and Durham. The fee is £75 in the UK.
Typical offers
Oxford AAA. Cambridge, King’s and Durham A*AA. Bristol A*AA or A*A*B. Contextual offers can be lower, for example AAB at King’s, Bristol and Durham.
GCSEs
Used differently. Bristol looks at your eight best GCSEs, and UCL asks for grade 6 in Maths and/or English Language.
Experience
Not required. King’s says it reads about relevant work experience in the statement, but doesn’t consider the EPQ.
Interviews
Oxford interviews shortlisted applicants online. Cambridge interviews in December. UCL and Bristol don’t normally interview school leavers.
Competition
In the 2025 cycle, Cambridge had 7 applications per law place and accepted 232 applicants.

Start here

Which year is your child in?

Pick a year to see what to do now. The timeline below marks where you are.

Year 12: what to do now

Apply for programmes, then build your reasons

  1. Apply now if eligible: UCL Target Law closes at 5pm on 20 November 2026 and the Social Mobility Foundation at noon on 11 December 2026
  2. Register interest in KCL’s online law lectures for 2027
  3. Make Year 12 exams count: they shape predicted grades
  4. Try the free LNAT practice tests and read widely

The journey

The law timeline

  1. 1

    Year 10 to 11

    GCSEs and A-Level choices

    Some universities set minimum grades in English Language and Maths. No particular A-Level subjects are needed for law.

  2. 2

    Year 12, September to December (you are here)

    Programmes open and close

    In 2026, LSE’s Pathways to Law closed on 19 October, UCL Target Law closes on 20 November and the Social Mobility Foundation on 11 December.

  3. 3

    Year 12, January to July

    Reading and LNAT practice

    Read widely, try the free practice tests and keep Year 12 exams strong. ExpLaw 2027 dates aren’t published yet.

  4. 4

    Year 12 summer to Year 13 September

    Choose universities and book the LNAT

    In 2026, LNAT registration opened on 1 August and testing began on 1 September. A test sat before the summer holiday didn’t count.

  5. 5

    Year 13, by 15 October

    Oxford and Cambridge deadline

    In 2026, apply through UCAS and sit the LNAT by 15 October. Registration and booking closed on 15 September.

  6. 6

    Year 13, October to December

    LNAT for London universities, and interviews

    In 2026, King’s, LSE and UCL needed the LNAT by 31 December. Cambridge’s main interview period was 7 to 18 December.

  7. 7

    Year 13, January

    13 January UCAS deadline

    For 2027 entry: UCAS by 6pm on 13 January 2027. Bristol and Durham also needed booking and the LNAT by then.

  8. 8

    Year 13, spring to August

    Offers and results day

    Offers depend on A-Level results. If they fall short, there is still a plan B.

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Honest priorities

What law schools look at

Each university publishes its own method, so weightings differ. This is the overall picture from the courses we checked.

  • Matters most

    A-Level grades and predictions

    Standard offers run from AAA at Oxford to A*AA at Cambridge, King’s and Durham, and A*AA or A*A*B at Bristol. Contextual offers can be lower.

  • Matters most

    The LNAT

    Oxford uses it to shortlist and in final decisions. UCL sets a benchmark score before a tutor reads your application.

  • Matters a lot

    Personal statement

    One factor at King’s, which looks for enthusiasm for law as an intellectual subject and clear reasons for choosing it.

  • Matters a lot

    The interview

    Mainly Oxford and Cambridge. Cambridge says everyone who is made an offer will have been interviewed. UCL doesn’t interview for its standard LLB.

  • Matters, to some extent

    GCSEs

    Matters, to some extent. Bristol considers your eight best GCSEs, and UCL asks for grade 6 in Maths and/or English Language. King’s lists no GCSE requirement.

  • Helps

    Work experience and extras

    Not required. King’s says it does not consider the EPQ at any point, though it reads about relevant experience in your statement.

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Every stage we can support

From first conversation to results day

Twelve stages, from the first conversation to results day. Open any stage to see your to-do list and how we help.

  1. Any time, ideally Year 10 to 12

    Stage 1: A free consultation and a plan

    A first conversation about your child’s goals, grades and timeline, so nothing important is left to chance.

    Your to-do and how we help with A free consultation and a plan

    Your to-do

    • Bring recent reports and any mock or predicted grades
    • Note the courses or universities already on your list
    • Ask anything: we explain the whole route

    How Brainhub helps

    • A free consultation with someone who knows the law route
    • A written plan with next steps, key dates and the support worth having
    • Honest advice if a different course or route would suit your child better

    Book a free consultation →

  2. Year 10 to 11

    Stage 2: GCSEs that keep doors open

    GCSEs matter to some extent. Bristol considers your eight best, and UCL asks for grade 6 in Maths and/or English Language, so strong results here help.

    Your to-do and how we help with GCSEs that keep doors open

    Your to-do

    • Aim for top grades, especially in English Language and Maths
    • Check the GCSE rules at universities your child might choose
    • Build the habit of reading a quality newspaper

    How Brainhub helps

    • GCSE tuition in English, maths and other subjects
    • Exam technique for the top grades

    GCSE tutors →

  3. Year 11

    Stage 3: Choosing A-Levels

    Law A-Level isn’t needed. UCL, Bristol and Cambridge ask for no specific subjects, so choose subjects your child enjoys and can excel in.

    Your to-do and how we help with Choosing A-Levels

    Your to-do

    • Choose subjects that build essay writing and argument, such as English, History or Politics
    • Maths and sciences also show analytical ability
    • Check each university’s rules on excluded subjects

    How Brainhub helps

    • Advice on A-Level choices for law
    • A head start on demanding subjects over the summer

    How to choose A-Levels →

  4. Year 12 to 13

    Stage 4: A-Level grades and predicted grades

    Offers run from AAA to A*AA, and predicted grades decide whether an application is realistic. Year 12 exams feed those predictions.

    Your to-do and how we help with A-Level grades and predicted grades

    Your to-do

    • Work steadily from the start of Year 12
    • Treat Year 12 mocks and end-of-year exams as real
    • Ask the school how and when predicted grades are set

    How Brainhub helps

    • A-Level tuition in essay and analytical subjects
    • Past-paper practice matched to the exam board
    • A catch-up plan after a disappointing mock

    A-Level tutors →

  5. Year 11 to 13

    Stage 5: Reading, current affairs and experience

    No work experience is required. Universities want to see why your child is drawn to law, and what they have read and thought about.

    Your to-do and how we help with Reading, current affairs and experience

    Your to-do

    • Read a quality newspaper and follow legal news
    • Try debating, mooting, volunteering or a work placement if one is easy to find
    • Keep notes on what you read and what you think

    How Brainhub helps

    • Discussion practice on current legal and social questions
    • Help turning experiences into clear reasons for choosing law
  6. Year 12, from the autumn

    Stage 6: Free programmes and outreach

    Programmes such as Sutton Trust Pathways to Law offer mentoring, placements and application support. Windows are short, and some close in October or November.

    Your to-do and how we help with Free programmes and outreach

    Your to-do

    • Check who can apply to each programme below
    • Put every application window in your calendar
    • Ask your school which schemes it supports

    How Brainhub helps

    • Help choosing the programmes that fit
    • Application answers checked before you submit

    See the programmes →

  7. Year 12 summer

    Stage 7: Choosing universities

    Nine UK universities use the LNAT, and their test deadlines differ. Offers, GCSE rules and interviews also vary, so compare courses before choosing five.

    Your to-do and how we help with Choosing universities

    Your to-do

    • Go to open days or use the virtual tours
    • Compare offers, GCSE rules and test deadlines
    • Check whether Oxford or Cambridge suits your child: you apply to one, with a 15 October deadline

    How Brainhub helps

    • A strategy session to shortlist universities that suit your child’s profile
    • A check of entry requirements against grades and plans

    Oxford and Cambridge pathway →

  8. Year 12 summer to autumn

    Stage 8: LNAT preparation

    The LNAT is a 2¼ hour test of reasoning and writing, not legal knowledge. Practice with timed papers and careful review makes a real difference.

    Your to-do and how we help with LNAT preparation

    Your to-do

    • Try the free official practice tests
    • Practise timing: 42 multiple-choice questions in 95 minutes, then one 40 minute essay
    • Register and book before the university deadline

    How Brainhub helps

    • One-to-one LNAT tutoring
    • Timed mocks with full feedback on both sections
    • A study plan that fits round A-Levels

    LNAT tutors →

  9. Year 12 summer to September

    Stage 9: Personal statement

    Three questions share 4,000 characters, with at least 350 characters each. Show why law, how your studies prepared you and what you have done beyond school.

    Your to-do and how we help with Personal statement

    Your to-do

    • Collect your reading, experiences and reasons first
    • Write a first draft over the summer
    • Leave time for your school to write its reference

    How Brainhub helps

    • Personal statement feedback
    • Line-by-line comments that say what to write instead
    • Final checks before the deadline

    Personal statement guide →

  10. Year 13, by 15 October or 13 January

    Stage 10: Applying through UCAS

    Oxford and Cambridge close at 6pm on 15 October. Most others close at 6pm on 13 January. Check each university’s LNAT date too, because some fall earlier.

    Your to-do and how we help with Applying through UCAS

    Your to-do

    • Choose up to five courses and check the LNAT date for each
    • Make sure the LNAT account names every university
    • Send the application before the school’s own deadline

    How Brainhub helps

    • A calendar of every deadline in your plan
    • A final read of the application before it goes
  11. Year 13, November to December

    Stage 11: Interview preparation

    Oxford interviews shortlisted applicants online, and Cambridge interviews in December. Most other universities don’t interview school leavers for law.

    Your to-do and how we help with Interview preparation

    Your to-do

    • Practise explaining your thinking out loud
    • Reread your statement and anything you mentioned in it
    • Try arguing both sides of a short passage

    How Brainhub helps

    • Mock interviews
    • Feedback on reasoning, not just answers
    • A final mock before the real interview
  12. Year 13, spring to August

    Stage 12: Offers, results day and next steps

    Offers depend on A-Level results. If results fall short, there are still options: reapplying, a foundation year or another route in.

    Your to-do and how we help with Offers, results day and next steps

    Your to-do

    • Choose your firm and insurance offers
    • Keep working: the offer still needs the grades
    • Have a plan B ready before results day

    How Brainhub helps

    • A-Level revision and exam preparation
    • Help reapplying after a gap year
    • Support on results day

    A-Level results morning →

Admissions tests

The LNAT, and how universities use it

The LNAT is booked separately from UCAS, and deadlines differ by university. These are the 2026 to 2027 rules, the latest published. The 2027 to 2028 dates aren’t published yet.

  • LNAT

    Law at Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, Glasgow, King’s, LSE, Oxford, SOAS and UCL

    Format
    A 2¼ hour test in two sections. Section A: 42 multiple-choice questions on 12 passages, in 95 minutes. Section B: one essay from three titles, in 40 minutes.
    Scores
    Section A is scored out of 42. The essay isn’t marked by the test centre, but universities see it.
    Skills
    Aptitude for the skills law needs, not knowledge of law
    Fee
    £75 at UK and EU test centres, £120 elsewhere

    LNAT tutors →

  • Deadlines by university

    2026 to 2027 cycle

    Oxford, Cambridge
    Register and book by 15 September, sit by 15 October 2026. Oxford’s Foundation Year in Law: sit by 13 January 2027.
    King’s, LSE, UCL
    Sit on or before 31 December 2026
    Bristol, Durham
    Book, apply through UCAS (by 6pm) and sit, all by 13 January 2027
    Most others
    UCAS by 6pm on 13 January, book before 20 January, sit by 25 January 2027
    Window
    Testing began on 1 September 2026. A test sat before the 2026 summer holiday doesn’t count, and results can’t be carried to another year.

    The LNAT explained →

  • How universities use the score

    Each publishes its own method

    Oxford
    Used for shortlisting and in final decisions. No extra written work is required.
    UCL
    A benchmark score is set each cycle, and the essay carries considerable weight. In 2024 to 2025, average scores were 23 for all results and 29 for offer holders.
    Bristol
    Marks the 750-word essay itself and says a poor LNAT result may lead to an unsuccessful application
  • LNAT bursary

    For candidates struggling to pay for the test

    Who
    Fees are waived for UK and EU students who receive certain state benefits
    How
    Complete the bursary form before you book, and allow at least a week for processing

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Free summer schools and programmes

Free law programmes and outreach

Programmes such as these are free. Most are for Year 12 students at UK state schools, and windows open and close early, so check now.

  • Sutton Trust Pathways to Law

    The Sutton Trust with host universities

    • Year 12
    • UK state school
    • Free

    Online and in-person sessions, mentoring, university application support and a personal statement mentor, with work placements, a national conference and a visit to the Inner Temple at several hosts.

    Who
    Year 12 students (S5 in Scotland, Year 13 in Northern Ireland)
    When
    Applications open in early September and close between late September and early December, depending on the host. Decisions come between early October and early December.
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply to Sutton Trust Pathways to Law
    • Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded, non-fee-paying school or college in the UK
    • In Year 12 (S5 in Scotland, Year 13 in Northern Ireland)
    • Desirable GCSEs: five at grades 9 to 6 including English and Maths, with at least two at 9 to 7
    • In-person programmes need you to live within 90 minutes’ commute of the university; online programmes are open nationwide
    • Priority for first-generation applicants, free school meals, a school with low progression or below-average results, a deprived or low-progression area, or care experience

    Official page for Sutton Trust Pathways to Law ↗

  • Pathways to Law London

    LSE with the Sutton Trust

    • Year 12
    • London
    • Free

    An 18 month programme from November of Year 12 to April of Year 13: admissions guidance, taster lectures, a funded national conference at Warwick, an Inner Temple visit, law firm placements and mentoring.

    Who
    Year 12 students living within about 90 minutes of LSE
    When
    The 2026 to 2028 round ran from 1 September to 19 October 2026 and is closed. Next cohort dates will be added by summer 2027.
    Cost
    Free, with travel costs for in-person events reimbursed
    Who can apply to Pathways to Law London
    • Always attended a state-funded, non-fee-paying school or college
    • In Year 12
    • Live within about 90 minutes’ commute of LSE
    • At least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 6 including English Language and Maths, with at least two at 9 to 7
    • Studying at least two full A-Levels (or IB Higher Levels) in traditional academic subjects
    • A place is more likely if you are first in your family at university, had free school meals, attend a school with low progression, live in a deprived area or have been in care

    Official page for Pathways to Law London ↗

  • Pathways to Law at Queen Mary

    Queen Mary University of London with the Sutton Trust

    • Year 12
    • London
    • UK state school

    Runs from the start of Year 12 to spring of Year 13, with Royal Courts of Justice and Inner Temple visits, law firm and chambers placements, taster lectures, mooting and a three-day national conference in summer 2027.

    Who
    Year 12 students within a 90 minute commute of the Mile End campus
    When
    The 2026 to 2028 round is closed and the page gives no closing date. Check for the next round.
    Cost
    No cost stated on the page
    Who can apply to Pathways to Law at Queen Mary
    • Always attended a state-funded, non-fee-paying school or college
    • In Year 12 (Year 13 in Northern Ireland, S5 in Scotland)
    • Live within a 90 minute commute of Mile End
    • Considered, not all required: five GCSEs at 9 to 6 including English and Maths, first in family at university, free school meals, a school with low progression, a low-progression area
    • Care-experienced students only need to meet the age, school and academic requirements

    Official page for Pathways to Law at Queen Mary ↗

  • Pathways to Law at Manchester

    University of Manchester with the Sutton Trust

    • Years 12 and 13
    • UK state school

    Two years of events with the Bar Council, solicitors, barristers and judges, mooting, UCAS workshops, taster days and at least one work placement in Manchester city centre.

    Who
    Year 12 students (S5 in Scotland, Year 13 in Northern Ireland)
    When
    Applications usually open in September and close in October. Exact dates vary each year, so check the Sutton Trust site.
    Cost
    No cost stated on the page
    Who can apply to Pathways to Law at Manchester
    • Always attended a state-funded, non-fee-paying school or college in the UK
    • In Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland or S5 in Scotland
    • From a background under-represented at university, and academically able
    • Completing it earns a one-grade reduction on all Law courses at Manchester

    Official page for Pathways to Law at Manchester ↗

  • Aspiring Professionals Programme

    Social Mobility Foundation

    • Year 12
    • UK state school
    • Free

    Mentoring, skills sessions, application support and work experience. Law runs as a Work Experience Residential for students living outside London, with options such as a Law Insight Programme and Linklaters and Freshfields programmes.

    Who
    Year 12 students (lower sixth, S5) who have never attended a fee-paying school
    When
    Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 11 December 2026.
    Cost
    Free, with reasonable expenses covered and travel, accommodation and meals covered on residentials
    Who can apply to Aspiring Professionals Programme
    • Currently in Year 12, lower sixth or S5
    • Eligible for free school meals or care experienced, plus at least two of: first generation to university; household income under £45,000; a parent in a target occupation group or unemployed
    • England and Wales: four GCSEs at grade 7 or above (A*-A in Wales) and predicted ABB at A-Level
    • Never attended a fee-paying school
    • Law partners are named for 2024 and may change; check the current list

    Official page for Aspiring Professionals Programme ↗

  • ExpLaw summer school

    Oxford Faculty of Law with Freshfields

    • Year 12
    • UK state school
    • Free

    A two-day taste of studying law at Oxford: taster sessions, lectures and tutorials, admissions and LNAT preparation, college tours, and a final day led by Freshfields.

    Who
    Year 12 students at UK state schools interested in law
    When
    In 2026 it ran on 4 and 5 August, with applications closing on 22 May. No 2027 dates are published yet.
    Cost
    Free, with a single room, meals and a travel bursary
    Who can apply to ExpLaw summer school
    • In Year 12 at a UK state school
    • Good GCSE grades (6 to 9)
    • Priority for students eligible for free school meals, care experienced, young carers or estranged, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, or first in the family to go to university

    Official page for ExpLaw summer school ↗

  • Target Law

    UCL Laws

    • Year 12
    • Greater London
    • Mentoring

    Ten mentoring sessions with a current UCL Laws student, covering law school applications, personal statements, LNAT practice, a court visit and sample lectures.

    Who
    Year 12 students at non-selective state schools in Greater London
    When
    Applications close at 5pm on 20 November 2026, with no late applications. Outcomes come at the start of December and the programme starts in January.
    Cost
    No cost stated on the page
    Who can apply to Target Law
    • In Year 12 at a non-selective state school in Greater London
    • From an under-represented or disadvantaged background, with an excellent academic record
    • Meet selected eligibility criteria: the page doesn’t list them, so ask UCL Laws’ outreach team
    • Attend all events in person at Bentham House

    Official page for Target Law ↗

  • Online Law Lecture Series

    King’s College London

    • Years 11 to 13
    • Online
    • Free

    Live online lectures on Thursday evenings through the academic year, by Zoom.

    Who
    Students in Year 11, 12 or 13, or on a gap year before applying
    When
    The 2027 series hasn’t opened yet. Register interest on the page to be told when it does.
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply to Online Law Lecture Series
    • Currently or most recently at a state (non-fee-paying) school
    • If your school is selective, meet at least one further widening participation criterion
    • In Year 11, 12 or 13 as of September 2026, or on a gap year

    Official page for Online Law Lecture Series ↗

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Dates are the latest published (2026 to 2027). Criteria and windows change each year, so always check the official page.

Interviews

Law interviews: Oxford, Cambridge and a few others

Most universities we checked don’t interview school leavers for law. Oxford and Cambridge do, and they test how you think, not what you know.

  • Oxford: online

    Shortlisted applicants are interviewed online at an Oxford college, which may not be the one they chose. Interviews test on-the-spot thinking and argument, not legal knowledge.

  • Oxford: pre-reading or a short passage

    Some colleges send pre-reading beforehand. Others give a short passage on the day.

  • Cambridge: one or two interviews

    Most applicants have one or two, lasting 35 minutes to an hour in total, online or in person depending on the College. The 2026 to 2027 main period is 7 to 18 December 2026.

  • Cambridge: everyone offered is interviewed

    Cambridge says not everyone interviewed gets an offer, but everyone offered has been interviewed. Timing doesn’t reflect your strength.

  • Cambridge: the winter pool

    Strong applicants may be pooled so other Colleges can consider them, sometimes with another interview in mid to late January.

  • UCL and Bristol

    UCL doesn’t hold interviews for its three-year LLB. Bristol uses interviews mainly for mature applicants with old or non-standard qualifications.

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Open days and admissions teams

Open days and talking to universities

Cambridge’s next open days are on 8 and 9 July 2027, with a virtual tour and applicant webinars online at other times. UCAS lists other universities’ open days and events. Admissions teams answer questions all year.

Questions worth asking

  • How do you use the LNAT: a benchmark, shortlisting or a weighting?
  • Do you read the LNAT essay, and how much does it count?
  • Do you look at GCSEs, and which grades do you expect?
  • Do you make contextual offers, and who qualifies?
  • Do you interview, and if so, how?
  • What do you want to see in the personal statement for law?

If it doesn’t work out first time

There is more than one way into law

Not everyone gets an offer first time, and a law degree isn’t the only way to qualify as a solicitor. A clear plan B keeps the goal alive.

  • Reapply the next year

    Sit the LNAT again, because results can’t be carried forward, and apply with your grades known. Bristol says you can’t resit in the same year.

  • Foundation year in law

    Oxford’s Foundation Year in Law has its own LNAT date: sit by 13 January 2027 for the 2027 round.

  • The SQE route

    The SRA says you can qualify with a degree in any subject (or equivalent qualification or experience), passing SQE1 and SQE2 and completing two years of qualifying work experience.

  • Solicitor apprenticeships

    In England only. The five to six year route can start after A-Levels and gives a level 7 qualification. Government funding for level 7 apprenticeships is limited from January 2026, so check eligibility.

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Talk to us about the route

Book a free consultation. We look at your child’s grades, plans and timeline, then suggest the next steps. No obligation.

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Questions parents ask about law

  • Does my child need to take law at A-Level?

    No. UCL says it has no subject requirements for its LLB, and Bristol and Cambridge ask for no specific subjects. Law CABS adds that taking law can help you judge your interest, but it isn’t essential.

  • What is the LNAT?

    The Law National Admissions Test. It lasts 2¼ hours: 42 multiple-choice questions on 12 passages in 95 minutes, then one essay in 40 minutes. It tests the skills law needs, not knowledge of law, and costs £75 at UK test centres.

  • Which universities use the LNAT?

    In the UK: Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, Glasgow, King’s College London, LSE, Oxford, SOAS and UCL. Deadlines differ, from 15 October for Oxford and Cambridge to 31 December for King’s, LSE and UCL and 13 January for Bristol and Durham.

  • How much do GCSEs matter for law?

    To some extent, and it varies. Bristol considers your eight best GCSEs and UCL asks for grade 6 in Maths and/or English Language. King’s lists no GCSE requirement. Check each university before you choose.

  • What are the deadlines for 2027 entry?

    UCAS: 6pm on 15 October 2026 for Oxford and Cambridge, and 6pm on 13 January 2027 for most courses. Each university sets its own LNAT date, so check them all. UCAS hasn’t published 2028-entry dates yet.

  • Does my child need work experience?

    No law work experience is required. King’s says it reads about relevant experience in the personal statement but doesn’t consider the EPQ at any point. What your child learned matters more than the list.

  • Do you need a law degree to become a solicitor?

    No. The SRA says the SQE route needs a degree in any subject (or equivalent qualification or work experience), SQE1 and SQE2, two years of qualifying work experience and meeting its character and suitability rules.

  • Can my child become a solicitor without going to university?

    Yes, through a solicitor apprenticeship in England. The five to six year route can start after A-Levels, and training counts as qualifying work experience. Funding for level 7 apprenticeships is limited from January 2026.

  • How competitive is law?

    Cambridge had 7 applications per law place in its 2025 cycle and accepted 232 applicants. UCL reports average LNAT scores of 23 for all results and 29 for offer holders in 2024 to 2025.

  • How does Brainhub help with law applications?

    We start with a free consultation and a written plan, then support each stage: tuition, LNAT tutoring, personal statement feedback and mock interviews.

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  30. Oxford Faculty of Law: ExpLaw
  31. UCL Laws: Target Law
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Facts checked against official sources on 6 November 2026. Rules, dates and criteria change every year, so check each official page before you apply.