1. Applying for a UK Law Degree Ian Thomson Head of International Recruitment & Partnerships

2. Choosing the right Degree
LLB v BA/BSc
LLB is a ‘qualifying law degree’ 
BA/BSc will often require a conversion programme on completion
Enhanced options – provide students with a wider range of subject knowledge
LLB with Languages – especially useful for those wishing to work in international law firms
LLB with joint honours – Law study can be combined with subject such as Politics, International Relations, Business & Management etc
Employability – additional degree features
Study Abroad
Moot Courts
Volunteering opportunities (Go Glasgow Justice)
LLB v BA/BSc: A Law degree won’t qualify a student as a Lawyer/Solicitor on graduation but will allow them to undertake the additional examinations/diploma required depending on where they wish to study. A BA/BSc won’t necessarily allow this so they have to undertake a conversion programme first. (Worth also mentioning that we now offer LLB Common Law in addition to LLB Scots Law specifically to support our international students).
Enhanced options: LLB with joint honours more widely available in Scotland thanks to the benefits of the 4 year degree structure.
Employability: Moot court: Sir Alexander Stone court room at UofG plus lots of national and international competition participation (
Go Glasgow Justice: law students can undertake work experience with organisations such as Citizens Advice, Shelter Scotland & Lawyers without Borders (

3. Applying Academic requirements Personal Statement LNAT
Vary by University but Law entry requirements are generally high.
Most Universities require 3 x A ABB – AAA or IB 34 points minimum
English is a mandatory subject for many of the top Universities
Personal Statement
Why Law and what aspects attract you?
Experience and what lessons learned
Avoid jargon and use of legal terms
Demonstrate work ethic and awareness of current issues
LNAT
Mandatory for many Universities in the UK including the Universities of Glasgow, Bristol, Durham, Kings College London, LSE, Nottingham, Oxford, SOAS & UCL.

4. Law National Admissions Test
What is the LNAT
2 ¼ hour test
Section A – multiple choice questions based on argumentative passages (95 minutes)
Section B -  answer an essay question to demonstrate ability to argue and conclude effectively (40 minutes)
Test of aptitude and not knowledge
Over 500 test centres in 165 countries
Students can familiarise themselves with format for free on the LNAT website (
Why do we use the LNAT?
Differentiation tool for an oversubscribed subject area
Objective identification of the best students
Personal statements are subjective, LNAT scores enable transparency in application process
Ensures applicants have coherent writing skills

5. Summary
Choose the right degree – consider qualification, employability & additional opportunities included in programme/University offering
Qualifications – top students with a focus on English/Humanities subjects
Personal Statement – focus on experience and skills, legal knowledge not required
LNAT – prepare students for format to ensure best possible score

6. Thank you!
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