University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law

Admissions

What Does the Law Course Involve?

Prospectuses
Prospectuses and further information about the Faculty and the courses are available to download for prospective undergraduates and postgraduates. Information on the courses available to study at the Faculty is also contained in the courses section.
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Applications
Information about applying to study courses in Law at Cambridge, including undergraduate and postgraduate application forms.
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Cambridge Law Test
Cambridge no longer uses the LNAT (Law National Admissions Test). Instead, most applicants are required to sit the Cambridge Law Test – a new test developed by the Cambridge Colleges.
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Faculty Open Day
The Faculty holds an annual Open Day for undergraduate applicants. The Faculty’s next Open Day will be on Wednesday 4th July 2012. To book a place, complete and submit an Application Form by 27th June 2012.
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Sixth Form Conference
The Cambridge University Sixth Form Law Conference offers Y12 school or college students an opportunity to experience something of what it is like to study Law at Cambridge as an undergraduate.
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Sutton Trust Summer School
The Faculty annually hosts the Sutton Trust summer school for approximately twenty four sixth-form students from around the country.
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Colleges
There are 31 Colleges in Cambridge. Three are for women (Murray Edwards (formerly New Hall), Newnham and Lucy Cavendish) and two admit only graduates (Clare Hall and Darwin). The remainder house and teach all students enrolled in courses of study or research at the University. Further information about the Cambridge colleges is available on the University website.
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Funding Opportunities
The Faculty has a very limited number of trust funds from which grants can be made to students.
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Courses
Five degrees are available in Law, the B.A., LL.M., M.Litt, Ph.D. and LL.D. There are, in addition, the MPhil in Criminology, the MPhil in Criminological Research, the Diploma in Legal Studies, and the Diploma in International Law.
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