GradDip Law (PGDL) at Oxford Brookes University

Entry requirements

You'll normally have a second class degree (2.2) or above and your application should also demonstrate a commitment to the legal profession. All applications are considered on their merits and we'll consider applicants who do not have an upper second class honours degree who can demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a legal profession and have other strengths or evidence of achievement such as awards, scholarships and work experience - paid or unpaid. A Certificate of Academic Standing is required for applicants whose intention it is to become a barrister and who do not hold a UK first Degree. Applicants are strongly advised to apply to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) as soon as possible for a Certificate of Academic Standing for the GDL as these can take some time to obtain. You can also join the GDL on a training contract or with qualifying work experience. And every year some of our students join us having secured positions with legal firms. Students whose first language is not English will need A-level English, or an IELTS score of 7.0, including a minimum of 6.5 in each component. This is for all applicants whose first language is not English including those who may have a degree from the UK.