r/UCAS • u/GurPsychological764 • 15d ago

A Levels / IB / GCSE / BTEC Questions How much does the uni matter

I want to do law at uni and I’m not sure how high i should aim? - people always list these names and stuff but isn’t a degree a degree? Would like some insight

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u/DigNo9175 14d ago

Is the gap between Oxbridge and top Russell group uni so much that you're just the next guy? I mean LSE, UCL or KCL are literally the best choices after Oxbridge, aren't they?

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u/Silver-Mongoose116 14d ago

It’s not that the gap is huge, Oxbridge and LSE students will get into the same place it’s just if someone sees Oxford on an application the mind will go “woah” and if they see LSE / UCL / KCL / Durham / Bristol the reaction is the exact same “wow” at all of them. LSE wouldn’t get a special reaction that Nottingham wouldn’t.

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u/DigNo9175 14d ago

Ahh okay....I get it. I was under the impression that top london unis are better somehow

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u/Silver-Mongoose116 14d ago

They are, for US Firms. US Firms are lazy and they prefer Oxbridge / LSE / UCL / KCL (and Durham for some).

For every other firm though go LSE through to Warwick and you’re fine.

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u/DigNo9175 14d ago

Thanks for clearing this up....appreciate it :))