Oxford University Law Interviews!!

[@salteekewlani914]

You are single-handedly improving access to all prospective students by providing invaluable admissions information through a medium familiar to all young people. You are going above and beyond to increase transparency of this otherwise daunting process. Thank you so much

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Your words are so kind and mean a lot. Thank you very much!

[@MikeFuller-ok6ok]

There is something very admirable about a decent person doing something good with their life.

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Thank you very much!

[@MikeFuller-ok6ok]

@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 It's a pleasure!

[@ShaunakSamant]

Thank you so much for this! Got an interview at Keble College for Law on the 8th and 9th. This helped me tremendously. Couldn't have done this without all expert guidance from Dr. Matt, right from his PS guide, LNAT guide and now the Interview guide.

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

It’s kind of you to say, but this is completely your achievement! Many congratulations and good luck

[@tomdobby8625]

Which a levels did you take?

[@ShaunakSamant]

@@tomdobby8625 hey, I got rejected post-interview from Oxford. But I didn't take A-Levels. I am from India. I am predicted a 97.5% at the ISC. That is equivalent to 44/45 IB or A*A*A*A*

[@mansikapoor7467]

hey shaunak, I'm from India and I'm applying too for law in the UK this year, it would be valuable if you could just guide me about how did you prepare for LNAT and did you take IELTS?

[@ishitasingh7577]

@Shaunak Samant so which uni did you go with ultimately ?

[@urielectric6305]

Good luck to everyone reading this comment! Got mine in a few days :)

[@moniqueknight3300]

Good luck to you too! :)

[@KM41867]

So how'd it go?

[@oscarsharples6754]

hi! i just had my interview at cambridge so i wanted to say thanks so much for these videos they helped SO much i’m very grateful!!!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Thank you for your comment! Best of luck with it

[@yashmitarathore718]

It opened the horizons of my thinking in so many ways, in general and about thinking like a lawyer. Thank you!

[@ioanaturcan356]

I want to thank you so much for your videos Dr. Williams ! I applied to study PPE last year but did not make it past the TSA. I reapplied this year and have my interview on Monday ! I could not have done it without your help ! Thank you !

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Congratulations! And good luck!

[@adabalci4090]

Thank you so much for all your advice and support Dr Matt - from writing my personal statement to the LNAT and the interview, I couldn’t have wished for better guidance!

[@merlinofavalon]

Thanks very much for this! Incredibly helpful and very interesting indeed. Best of luck to everyone going for interviews!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Good luck to you too!

[@tomh8928]

Thanks Matt, watching your videos are always really helpful and I appreciate all the effort you put in to make them as informative as possible!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

My pleasure! Thank you for your kind words

[@harigunturu8054]

This video is so useful for interview prep! Beyond grateful to have these resources!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

You're welcome! Thank you.

[@gia5824]

Anyone else who knows they’re rejected still watching haha? 😅 Good luck to all who have an upcoming interview!

[@Nearly_Impossible]

Thank you so much for this video too! I think I've got a whole playlist of immensely helpful videos you've done. I've got an interview on Monday at Magdalen and thanks to all your tips I'm feeling a lot more confident :))

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Good luck to you! Thanks for your kind words

[@gunjan1765]

Thank you a lot for this! You've been so great helping with the application process :)

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Good to know -- thank you!

[@vladbruss1267]

I may be slightly late to the comments but hi! Stressed law interviewee here :) Thank you so much for breaking down the stigma surrounding Oxbridge admissions processes and the true matters of what tutors look for in a candidate. In preparation for my interview I have been preparing to the best of my ability, though a question popped into my head and I thought I’d ask here given the fountain of knowledge that you are - is there a likelihood that the tutors would ask a question regarding the content of my LNAT? Particularly, the essay section? Seen as it is written work in that it showcases my thoughts and writing style, but it is not something I have necessarily seen since the time of me sitting the exam. Thanks in advance! P.S. Your desire to improve the field of education as a whole and generosity in sharing fundamental advice, information and resources is just a representation as to why students so desperately want to be part of an institution like Oxford :) I hope to see you climb even higher up in the field of education and implement rules and policies to influence the academic field as a whole!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Thank you for your kind words! No, it's not likely that you will be asked questions based on the LNAT. In the unlikely event that you are, the interviewers will remind you of what you said! But, honestly, I think it is a less than 1% chance.

[@guganesan.ilavarasan]

I really enjoy your content Dr Matt, I even started my SOP today, towards my next year's Oxbridge M.Phil Archaeological Sci. application by seeing your other video. However, I think some tips towards for interview at the Dept. of Archaeology will be greatly appreciated. Wishes all the way from India.

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Best wishes from Oxford! Thanks for your comment

[@mysterioususer572]

i'm studying something completely different at uni but watched the whole video because it was too damn interesting

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Thank you! That's very kind

[@krishanglover3658]

Meanwhile Cambridge has condemned us applicants with just one sample law interview

[@gillianswan7917]

this is life-saving thank you so much!!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Pleasure!

[@macaronicheese0]

Dr. Matt this is such genuinely helpful content so thanks for putting it out! Is there a video specifically in which you talk about being verbally abused at interview? That sounds absolutely insane that somebody would do that!

[@freyawest1339]

These videos are extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

You're very welcome!

[@rachewl]

Hi! I’ve got my first interview quite soon, and I was just wondering if the interviewees will take stuttering/hesitation badly? I’m quite prone to using filler words or saying “um” - and I know the general advice is to “think out loud” but I’m worried that the more stressed I become the less articulate my answers will be. Thanks!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

No, don't worry about that. It is common to be nervous and hesitate/stutter. You can stop to think in your head for a second or two, if you feel you need to gather your thoughts before speaking.

[@juliamarinova2033]

Hi! These videos are very helpful. Thank you! I am applying to Oxford law in October 2021 and I was supposed to attend a course for students applying for law in order to get familiar with the language specifics of the subject but due to the pandemic it didn't happen. Most probably this will not be possible next summer again and I don't find similar one on one courses online. Do you have any suggestions as literature or courses for example that you find to be helpful? Thank you in advanced ❣️

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

You’re not expected to have a detailed knowledge of the language of law in advance of studying it. It is not required to have ever studied the law to be a competitive applicant. Nonetheless, a good place to start is to look for academic journal articles, or case reports and make a search for any terms that you come across that are unfamiliar.

[@tammygoyal9334]

In the end, if the interviewers ask if you have any questions? How will it come off if I ask them "Is Mathematics about solving old problems or asking new questions"?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

The interviewers won't have time to answer such a deep and interesting question! When they ask if you have questions, a) it's not necessary to have a question, and b) it's more to help clear up anything you may be unsure about as regards the admissions process.

[@krustytheaustralian1095]

Thank you so so so much for this!!! You’ve really helped me

[@jakem9233]

Does anyone know what politics pre-reading might be like? Could it be a piece of legislation like in the law interview? or more of a logic base question?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Politics pre-reading is likely either to be a graph describing data for you to interpret, or a short piece of text about a political phenomenon.

[@simonamos9468]

hi could you make a video on History questions that might come up in interview many thanks .

[@elliem8559]

hello, these videos are so helpful, i would be so grateful if you made an english literature video... thanks a lot :)

[@rachewl]

Hi, I just got an email saying that I’ve got an extra interview with the same college tomorrow morning. I know 3rd interviews aren’t rare but it seems unusual that it’s from the same college. Do you know why this is the case?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

It can mean a number of things. Nothing to worry about, however. Just go along with it and do your best.

[@elizabethpink721]

Hi, thank-you this video is so helpful, but I just have one question. If I were to misinterpret one of the words of the question, would the interviewers help get me on the right track? Say for example I misinterpreted the word ‘political’ to mean something purely relating to the government or parliament, this would make me unable to explore the true complexity of the Girl Scout question. In this situation, would the interviewers help me redefine the definition of ‘political’?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Yes, for sure. The interviewers' job is to help you perform at your best. It's worth noting that they will not likely think you have misinterpreted a concept, but will encourage you to think about alternative interpretations.

[@yilannaio7630]

Hi!, I really learned a lot with all this, thank you a lot --but I have a question, I want to take the exam LNAT, I'm an international student I can take this exam? or only is for national students? I hope you can give me an aswerd, thank you so much.

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Thank you for your message! Yes, the test is for anyone wishing to apply for law at Oxford and several other British universities. It is not restricted to British students only.

[@yilannaio7630]

@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 A lot of thanks!!🍀

[@PopDoe-go4yl]

In case of rejection, do I still get a letter or email ?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Yes, you will. All best.

[@PopDoe-go4yl]

​@@JesusCollegeOxford1571thank you!

[@robertoariestiborjr7564]

Hello, what course would I take if I want to become an immigrant lawyer, I hope to get a response from you. Thank you sir

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

It depends on which jurisdiction you hope to practice in. To become a lawyer in the UK you can actually take any degree at Oxford. If you take law, then that's the quickest route into the profession. Otherwise, with any degree you can take a law conversion course (one-year postgrad) followed by a law practising course. You would then need to look for jobs in the immigration sector, either as a solicitor or barrister. Best of luck with your career plans!

[@Edward-ef7cp]

Are we allowed to write notes during our own interview?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

You won't really have time to write notes during the interview, so I would plan not to.

[@katt5932]

I was just wondering how important are GCSE’s specifically after applying on a gap year with your A-Level results (wanting to apply for law but mine are incredibly low, but hope to achieve A*A*A) will my GCSE’s still weigh in as an important factor to determine my future academic potential or will they be wholly discarded as My achieved A-level grades are now a more helpful indicator in the admissions process for Oxford? I prefer the law course here but I’ve heard they care more about GCSEs than Cambridge and feel as though I shouldn apply they’re next year as I could just be wasting my hopes on Oxford.

[@ceemoir9939]

With the “can you define intellectual property”? Can I say “yes, but I think the real question is should we:” then begin to explain the downsides of defining intellectual property?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Good question. You need to stick to the question posed, which is at root a question about literal interpretation.You could then, if it seems appropriate, pivot by interpreting "can you" to mean "is there a coherent moral framework to define intellectual property". But, you shouldn't pivot away from the question without prompting from the interviewers.

[@sama-dz5jc]

Hi I am 15 I want to study law at oxford! Any tips?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Find something that interests you and become a bit of an expert on it. Read around the subject, delve into its various recesses, think critically about how the issue can be untangled. Make sure you enjoy yourself. Successful applicants tend to be those that are having the most fun whilst learning!