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Overview

Typical offer: A*AA (or equivalent)

Required subjects: None

Number of undergraduate students admitted per year: Up to 10

Our Lawyers make up a large, diverse and supportive subject community in college. There is a flourishing Law Society.

The BA in Law focuses on English law, but also provides opportunities for the study of other legal systems, as well as the theoretical and sociological aspects of law. Students who pass the seven 'foundation' subjects may proceed directly to vocational training courses leading to the final professional examinations for barristers and solicitors. The two-year affiliate version of the course is recognised as a Senior Status Law Degree.

 

 

 

All first-year students study the same four modules (Civil Law, Law of Tort, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law), as well as a half paper in Legal Skills and Methodology. Students have increasing opportunities in year two and three to specialise and explore their interests. There are no set tracks in the degree, and its up to students to decide what options they would like to complete in their final two years.

Further information can be found on the Faculty and University websites 

Typical offers require

  • A-Level: A*AA
  • IB: 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
  • Advanced Highers: A1, A2, A2

For other qualifications see the main entrance requirements pages on the University website. 

Subject Requirements

A-level

Required: None

Highly recommended: At least one academic, essay-based subject

IB

Required: None

Highly recommended: At least one academic, essay-based subject

Mature students and those taking other qualifications are encouraged to contact our Admissions Office (at admissions@lucy.cam.ac.uk) to discuss the entry requirements for their qualifications.

Written work

Students will not be required to submit written work.

Assessments

Students are required to register for and sit the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT). More information can be found on the faculty website. 

Interviews

Interviews allow us to distinguish amongst excellent applicants by assessing the skills and aptitudes essential for successful study in higher education, and your academic qualities – essentially, how do you think?

For 2024 entry, interviews for all applicants to Lucy Cavendish will take place virtually. The aims and content will still be the same as in-person interviews. You can read more about Lucy Cavendish's online interviews here and you can read the University's information on interviews here.

Each candidate typically has two interviews, lasting between twenty and thirty minutes. In some cases, you will be given preparatory material beforehand.

In a few subjects, you will be interviewed by more than one College or in the Faculty. You will be notified of this in your interview invitation.

Supracurricular exploration is an important way to expand your knowledge of your subject, explore your interests and develop your skills. Our new webpage contains guidance on supracurricular exploration and a comprehensive source of resources, grouped according to undergraduate degrees at Cambridge. 

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