UK Law Entry Requirements
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Compare entry requirements for Law at the UK's leading universities — A-Levels, IB, the LNAT admissions test, interviews, and application deadlines. Data covers the top 22 UK universities for Law in the THE 2026 rankings.
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| 1 | Harvard University | 99.0 |
| 2 | University of Oxford | 97.6 |
| 3 | University of Cambridge | 96.7 |
| 4 | Yale University | 94.4 |
| 5 | Stanford University | 92.8 |
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Entry Requirements at a Glance
| # | University | Programme | A-Level | IB | LNAT | Interview | Deadline | UCAS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cambridge | Law (BA Tripos) | A*AA | 41-42 | Required | Traditional (college interview) | 15 October | M100 | |
| 2 | University of Oxford | Law (Jurisprudence) | AAA | 38 | Required | Traditional (college interview) | 15 October | M100 | |
| 3 | UCL | LLB Law | A*AA | 39 | Required | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 4 | London School of Economics and Political Science | LLB Bachelor of Laws | A*AA | 38-39 | Required | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 5 | University of Edinburgh | LLB Law (Ordinary and Honours) | A*AA | 37 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 6 | King's College London | LLB Law | A*AA | 35 | Required | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 7 | Queen Mary University of London | LLB Law | A*AA | 36 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 8 | Durham University | LLB Law | A*AA | 38 | Required | No | 15 January | M101 | |
| 9 | University of Bristol | LLB Law | A*AA | 38 | Required | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 10 | University of Glasgow | LLB Common Law | A*AA | 38 | Required | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 11 | University of Surrey | LLB Law (Hons) | A*AA | 34 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 12 | University of Nottingham | LLB Law (Hons) | A*AA | 34 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 13 | University of Warwick | LLB Law | A*AA | 38 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 14 | University of Leeds | LLB Law | AAA | 36 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 15 | University of Kent | LLB Law (Hons) | AAB-BBB | 32-34 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 16 | University of Manchester | LLB Law | A*AA | 36 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 17 | University of Birmingham | LLB Law | A*AA | 36 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 18 | Swansea University | LLB Law (Hons) | AAB-CCC | 32 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 18 | University of Liverpool | LLB Law (Hons) | A*AA | 36 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 20 | Cardiff University | LLB Law | A*AA-AAB | 36-32 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 20 | University of Sheffield | LLB Law | AAA | 36 | — | No | 15 January | M100 | |
| 20 | University of Sussex | LLB Law (Hons) | AAB-BBB | 32-34 | — | No | 15 January | M100 |
University Details
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 41-42 (776 at HL)
- LNAT:
- Required — by 15 OctoberRegister by 15 September. LNAT is used alongside academic record and interview for selection.
- Interview:
- Traditional (college interview)
- GCSE:
- No specific GCSE requirements, but strong academic profile expected.
- English:
- IELTS 7.5 overall (7.0 in each element) for non-native speakers.
- Deadline:
- 15 October (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- All applicants must take the LNAT. College choice may affect interview format. The BA in Law is a qualifying law degree.
- A-Level:
- AAA
- IB:
- 38 (666 at HL)
- LNAT:
- Required — by 15 OctoberRegister by 15 September. Oxford uses both the multiple-choice score and the essay for selection.
- Interview:
- Traditional (college interview)
- GCSE:
- No specific GCSE requirements, but strong academic profile expected.
- English:
- IELTS 7.0 overall (7.0 in each element) for non-native speakers.
- Deadline:
- 15 October (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- Course II (Law with Law Studies in Europe) requires proficiency in French, German, Italian, or Spanish and is a 4-year programme.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 39 (776 at HL)
- LNAT:
- Required — by 31 DecemberMust link LNAT registration to UCL. Late LNAT submissions will not be considered.
- GCSE:
- Strong GCSE profile expected, including English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 7.5 overall (7.0 in each sub-skill) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- Heavily over-subscribed. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer. Joint programmes available (Law with French/German Law).
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 38-39 (666-766 at HL)
- LNAT:
- Required — by 31 DecemberLSE only uses the multiple-choice score; the essay is not considered for most applicants. Select LSE when registering LNAT account.
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6 or higher. Several GCSEs at A/7 and A*/8-9 expected.
- English:
- IELTS 7.0 overall (7.0 in each element) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- LNAT required for LLB (M100) only, not for BA Anthropology and Law. Competition for places is very high.
- A-Level:
- A*AA (English Literature or English Language at B)
- IB:
- 37 (666 at HL)
- GCSE:
- English at grade C/4 or equivalent.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (5.5 in each component) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- Scottish 4-year LLB programme. Scottish Highers: AAAAA. No LNAT required. Also offers Global Law LLB.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 35 (765 at HL)
- LNAT:
- Required — by 31 DecemberSelect King's when registering LNAT account. Dispensations may be granted for overseas applicants where no test centre is available.
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6 or equivalent.
- English:
- IELTS 7.0 overall (7.0 in each element) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- Contextual offer: AAB. Also offers Politics, Philosophy & Law (LM21) which also requires LNAT. Study abroad and year-in-industry variants available.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 36 (666 at HL)
- GCSE:
- Six GCSEs at grades 777666 (AAABBB), including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 7.0 overall (6.0 in writing, 6.5 in other components) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- Contextual offer: AAA (standard) or ABB (enhanced). No LNAT required.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 38 (666 at HL)
- LNAT:
- Required — by 31 DecemberLNAT required for M101 and M102 programmes. Select Durham when registering.
- GCSE:
- Strong GCSE profile expected.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5-7.0 (no element below 6.0) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M101)
- Notes:
- Also offers LLB Law with Study Abroad (M102). Durham International Study Centre pathway available for international applicants.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 38 (18 at Higher Level at HL)
- LNAT:
- Required — by 31 DecemberRequired for M100, MR11, MR12, MR13 course codes.
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each band) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- Also offers LLB Law and Modern Languages (MR20). IB contextual offer: 34 points with 17 at HL.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 38 (666 at HL)
- LNAT:
- Required — by 31 DecemberRequired for all LLB programmes except LLB Accelerated (for those already holding a degree).
- GCSE:
- Strong academic profile expected.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each sub-skill) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- Scottish 4-year LLB. Also offers Scots Law LLB and joint honours programmes. Scottish Highers: AAAAA.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 34
- GCSE:
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- Also offers Law with International Relations and other combined programmes. Placement year option available.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 34
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.5 in each element) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Also offers Law with French, German, and Spanish variants. Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme may apply.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 38
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language at grade 6/B and Mathematics or Science at grade 4/C.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each band) or equivalent. GCSE English Language at grade B/6.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Strong non-LNAT option. Also offers Law with Study Abroad and joint programmes.
- A-Level:
- AAA
- IB:
- 36 (665 at HL)
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language at grade B/5-6 or equivalent.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each component) or equivalent. GCSE English Language at grade B/5-6.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Also offers Law with European, International, and Business variants.
- A-Level:
- AAB-BBB
- IB:
- 32-34
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (5.5 in each component) or equivalent. GCSE English Language at grade C/4.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Also offers Law with various joint honours and year-abroad options. International Foundation Programme available.
- A-Level:
- A*AA (At least one essay-based subject preferred (Law, History, English, Government & Politics, etc.))
- IB:
- 36 (666 at HL)
- GCSE:
- Strong GCSE profile expected, including English Language and Mathematics.
- English:
- IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 in each component) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. WJEC Criminology accepted as equivalent to one A-level when taken alongside two full A-levels (one at A*).
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 36 (666 at HL)
- GCSE:
- GCSE English at grade C/4 or above. IB English at grade 5 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Also offers LLB International Law and Globalisation and Law with Business Studies (AAA).
- A-Level:
- AAB-CCC
- IB:
- 32
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 6.0 overall (5.5 in each component) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Welsh-medium modules and tutoring available. Also offers Senior Status LLB (2-year accelerated) for graduates.
- A-Level:
- A*AA
- IB:
- 36 (666 at HL)
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (5.5 in each component) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Also offers Law with a Year Abroad and various combined programmes.
- A-Level:
- A*AA-AAB
- IB:
- 36-32 (666-665 at HL)
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language at grade B/6 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Also offers Law with Politics and International Relations, and Law with Welsh.
- A-Level:
- AAA
- IB:
- 36
- GCSE:
- GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above.
- English:
- IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 in each component) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Also offers Law (European and International) LLB with year abroad. Scottish Highers: AAAAA.
- A-Level:
- AAB-BBB
- IB:
- 32-34
- GCSE:
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
- English:
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
- Deadline:
- 15 January (UCAS M100)
- Notes:
- No LNAT required. Also offers Law with International Relations, Law with Business and Management, and other combined programmes.