Undergraduate · UCL Law
UCL's Law LLB asks for A*AA, requires the LNAT before an application will be considered, expects at least two A levels from UCL's preferred list, and does not accept resits. No previous knowledge of law is needed. This guide is written for families planning 2028 entry. Everything cycle-specific in it was last verified for 2027 entry, so treat it as the best guide to preparation and not as the 2028 requirement.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
Taken from UCL's official Law LLB course page and read on 21 October 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; UCL's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
The A-level requirement is A*AA, with English Language and Mathematics at GCSE grade B or 6. The contextual offer is AAB, with those GCSEs at grade C or 4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
UCL says this course does not accept resits.
The IB Diploma requirement is 39 points, with a total of 19 points in three Higher Level subjects and no Higher Level score below 5. The contextual IB offer is 36 points with 17 in three Higher Level subjects.
All students applying for Law programmes must take the LNAT before their application will be considered. Candidates must take the test by the advertised deadline for the cycle and must link their LNAT registration details to UCL.
UCL says no previous knowledge of law is assumed or required. It says perseverance in past achievements together with a strong, genuine and intelligent motivation for studying law will contribute to a successful admission.
The course lasts three academic years (UCAS code M100). UCL says it provides significant knowledge of areas of law required for the first stage of the SQE and is recognised by the Bar Standards Board as meeting the academic requirements for training to become a barrister.
Official sources
Read on 21 October 2026 on UCL's Law LLB course page, which describes 2027 entry. The LNAT sitting and registration dates are cycle-specific and are not stated. The list of preferred A level subjects was not read.
The course
Year 1 has compulsory modules in Public Law, Contract Law, Property I and Criminal Law, after a two-week induction. Year 2 has four more compulsory modules: Tort, Property II, European Union Law, and Jurisprudence and Legal Theory. In the final year students choose 120 credits from optional modules, which could include a research essay. UCL says progression to each year depends on passing all examinations of the year before.
Reading the offer
UCL's page is specific about two points that can end an application before grades are considered.
At least two of your A levels should come from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects. This guide has not read that list, so check it before you finalise subject choices.
UCL says the course does not accept resits, meaning a second or subsequent attempt to improve a qualification for which you already hold an award.
A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB with 19 points in three Higher Level subjects and none below 5. The contextual offers are AAB and 36 points.
The LNAT
UCL says all applicants to Law programmes must take the LNAT before their application will be considered, by the advertised deadline for the cycle they are applying in, and must link their LNAT registration details to UCL. Candidates are assessed through the UCAS application and the LNAT. LNAT sitting and registration dates change each cycle, so they are not stated here: check the LNAT and UCL Laws websites.
How UCL selects
UCL says that although proven academic achievements are important, a knowledge of law is not required. It says perseverance in past achievements, for example in academic work, together with strong, genuine and intelligent motivation for studying law will contribute to a successful admission. UCL's page does not mention an interview.
Beyond the LLB
Students may have the opportunity, after year two, to extend their studies by a year and spend part of the degree in the USA, Australia, Hong Kong or Singapore. UCL also says transfers may be possible to a four-year joint LLB/JD with Columbia, or to the Law with Another Legal System LLB. This guide has not read those degrees' own pages. The LLB is recognised by the Bar Standards Board for barrister training and provides significant knowledge of areas of law required for the first stage of the SQE.
Planning for 2028 entry
Applying for 2028 entry means applying in 2027, under rules UCL has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means UCL published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means UCL has not yet published it.
These are the best guide to what to prepare. UCL has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
Check UCL's course page and the LNAT website for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
Choose A levels with UCL's preferred list in mind, plan a first-attempt strategy because resits are not accepted, and start LNAT practice early.
Support
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Questions
A*AA at A level, with English Language and Mathematics at GCSE grade B or 6, or 39 points in the IB with 19 in three Higher Level subjects. This is UCL's wording for 2027 entry.
Yes. UCL says all applicants must take the LNAT before their application will be considered, and must link their LNAT registration details to UCL.
No. UCL says the course does not accept resits.
No. UCL says no previous knowledge of law is assumed or required.
UCL's course page does not mention an interview.
No. They are UCL's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when UCL publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
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