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UCAS Application Deadline for admissions to Oxford Law School is: Oct 15, 2025

About Oxford Law School

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Q:   Is Oxford a good school for Law?
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Yes, Oxford is one of the best law schools in the UK & worldwide to pursue law studies from.

The law school ranks #2 among all higher educational institutes offering law based studies in the UK, per the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, while its parent institute: Oxford University ranks #3 among all universities worldwide.

To secure admissions at Oxford Law, students must maintain a solid academic record as the institute tends to be very selective while admitting students.

Q:   What is the world ranking of Oxford Law School?
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The Oxford Law School world ranking is #2, as given by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings 2025.

Further, the Oxford University, which is the parent institute of the Oxford Law School secures a global rank #3 per the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

On a national level, Oxford Law secures a UK-wide rank #2 per the latest rankings given by Shiksha.

Q:   Is an Oxford Law degree valid in India?
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Yes, a Law degree from Oxford Law School is valid in India, & in a number of countries worldwide, thanks to its reputation of being one of the most sought-after universities globally.

The Bar Council of India recognises law degrees from around 45 UK universities that also includes Oxford Law.

Students can practice law in India, after registering with their State Bar Council & successfully clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).

Oxford Law School Courses & Fees

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LL.M.(3 courses)
INR 55 L - 56 LGet Fee Details
Duration10 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
LL.B.(9 courses)
Duration3-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7.5 & Above, PTE: 76 & Above, Duolingo
M.A.(1 course)
Duration9 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7.5 & Above
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Q:   Can I pursue an LLB at Oxford University?
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Yes, however, the LLB course is referred by the name BA in Jurisprudence, & is a three year UG programme available to be pursued as part of the Oxford Faculty of Law.

Students interested in pursuing the course are required to attain a minimum score 90% as part of their CBSE & CISCE Class 12th board exams & satisfy the language test score requirements of the institute.

The admission requirements may vary & students are advised to refer the respective course page as part of the Oxford University official website.

Q:   How can I go to Oxford Law School from India?
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Indian students interested in pursuing law based education from Oxford Law School are required to submit an UCAS application and attain valid scores in the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT).

The Oxford Law school admission process is listed below:

·      Create an account on UCAS

·      Use the code: M100 to apply to a Jurisprudence course at Oxford Law

·      After a proper review, decide whether to state an Oxford College preference or file it as an open application

·      Pay the specified application fee & submit

·      Use the UCAS portal, to keep track of the application status

·      Follow the instructions as mentioned by the Oxford Law team

Q:   What is the yearly cost of living in Oxford?
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The annual costs of living vary as per the type of accommodation & the kind of lifestyle students decide to pursue.

As per data curated from the official Oxford University website, listed below are the lower & upper range costs of living at Oxford for 1 month, 9 months & 12 months respectively.

Cost of Living

Estimated monthly costs

Estimated 9-month costs

Estimated 12-month costs

Lower Range

GBP 1,425 (INR 1.64 L)

GBP 12,825 (INR 14.76 L)

GBP 17,100 (INR 19.69 L)

Upper Range

GBP 2,035 (INR 2.34 L)

GBP 18,315 (INR 21.1 L)

GBP 24,420 (INR 28.1 L)

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Oxford Law School Rankings 2025

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Q:   Is Harvard or Oxford better for Law?
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Both Harvard & Oxford are among the best law schools globally, with Harvard ranking #1 among all Law schools in the US, while Oxford ranks #2 in the UK.

In terms of tuition fees, Harvard costs more with estimated tuition fees for the 2025.26 session being around INR 64 L, while estimated fees for Oxford stands at INR 14 L-INR 54 L.

Having said that, the average starting salary earned by Harvard graduates is INR 1.47 Cr, while that of Oxford Law graduates is INR 36.2 L.

This suggests Harvard gives a much better Return on Investment (ROI) than Oxford.

Q:   Which is the #1 Law school in UK?
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As per the latest course-specific rankings rolled out by Shiksha, the Cambridge Law School holds the distinction of being the #1 Law School in the UK. 
 
Its parent institute, Cambridge University, ranks #2 as part of the latest country level rankings given by Shiksha, while the it ranks #4 globally. 
 
The university's LLB and LLM courses also rank #1 among all law schools in the country, highlighting the standard of education on offer at Cambridge Law. 

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Oxford Law School Admission Requirements 2025

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Q:   What is the Oxford Law School entrance exam?
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The Oxford Law School asks for the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT) scores from students applying for admissions.

The LNAT is a computer based test with a duration of 2 hours & 15 minutes, consisting of two sections, with Section A comprising of 42 MCQ questions based on 12 passages. The duration for the section is 95 minutes.

Section B involves writing an essay based on topics from a list of three proposed subjects. The duration for this section is 40 minutes.

Q:   Is IELTS required for Oxford?
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Yes, IELTS score is considered by Oxford as a valid medium of assessing an international applicant's English language proficiency, among some other scores such as TOEFL-iBT & Cambridge CAE.

The minimum language score requirements vary for different courses, the general requirements for UG admissions are listed below:

Test

Minimum Score/Grade

TOEFL-iBT

110

IELTS Academic

7.5

C1 Advanced

191, with 185 per component

C2 Proficiency

191, with 185 per component

PTE Academic

76

Q:   Does Oxford accept Indian students?
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Yes, Indian students are graciously welcomed for admissions at Oxford University, as they are a key part of the overall student community at the campus.

Indians make up the 4th the largest community of international students visiting from over 175 countries.

The latest international student population numbers at Oxford are as follows:

Country

Total Students

USA

2,080

China

2,025

Germany

630

India

565

Canada

520

Oxford Law School Placements

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Q:   What is the employment rate at Oxford Law School?
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As per data curated from an unofficial source, the Oxford Law School employment rate stands at 84%, after 15 months of pursing studies at the institute.

The institute's graduates are known to attract the attention of some of the best private firms & government agencies, thanks to their industry-standard skills in their respective areas of studies.

Q:   What salary do Oxford Law graduates earn?
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The Oxford Law graduate salary stands at GBP 31,500 (INR 36.2 L), after 15 months of completing respective education, as per salary data curated from an unofficial source.

The salary is known to rise exponentially over the years, reaching an average of GBP 49,500 (INR 56.9 L) after 3 years & GBP 71,500 (INR 82.2 L) after a duration of 5 years.

Q:   Which career paths are most common among Oxford Law School graduates?
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Oxford Law School graduates work in various fields and industries which helps them diversify their role. Oxford Law graduates develop many employability skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication and so on which helps them in future to be flexible in any role they engage in.  

Some the most popular industries in which Oxford Law School graduates engage are mentioned below: 

Top Industries 

Percentage 

Legal 

24.12% 

Business Development 

17.74% 

Education 

9.69% 

Community & Social Services 

6.52% 

Entrepreneurship 

6.46% 

Operations 

6.17% 

Research 

5.52% 

Oxford Law vs Harvard Law vs Cambridge Law: Which is better?

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Q:   Which is better: Oxford Law School or Harvard Law School?
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Both Oxford Law & Harvard Law are part of the top 2 colleges in the UK & USA respectively.

While Oxford ranks #2 in the United Kingdom, Harvard Law attains the crown of being the #1 Law School in the United States.

Acceptance rate wise, they are very much neck-and-neck, with the Oxford Law acceptance rate of 10%, being marginally lower than that of Harvard Law (11%).

For a more detailed comparison between the two, check out the table below:

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Oxford Law School

Harvard Law School

Location

St Cross Building St. Cross Rd, Oxford OX1 3UL, United Kingdom

 1585 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

Average Starting Salary

INR 36.2 L

INR 1.47 Cr

Acceptance Rate

10%

11%

Popular Courses & Streams

Criminology, Intellectual Property Law,

Human Rights

Constitutional Law,

Criminal Law & Contracts

Tuition Fees

INR 14 L-INR 54 L

INR 64 L

Shiksha Popularity Ranking

#2 (in UK)

#1 (in US)

Q:   Which is better: Oxford Law School or Cambridge Law School?
A: 

Cambridge & Oxford are the #1 & #2 ranked Law Schools in the United Kingdom as per the latest Shiksha Rankings.

There is not much to separate between them with almost identical acceptance rates & average graduate salaries.

When it comes to cost of studies, Oxford Law is arguably more affordable than Cambridge Law, offering law courses with lower starting costs.

A comparison between Oxford Law & Cambridge Law is given below:

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Oxford Law School

Cambridge Law School

Location

St Cross Building St. Cross Rd, Oxford OX1 3UL, United Kingdom

 23 King St, Cambridge CB1 1AH, United Kingdom

Average Starting Salary

INR 36.2 L

INR 40.2 L

Acceptance Rate

10%

14-17%

Popular Courses & Streams

Criminology, Intellectual Property Law,

Human Rights

Master of Law,

Corporate Law

Tuition Fees

INR 14 L-INR 54 L

INR 28 L-INR 47 L

Shiksha Popularity Ranking

#2 (in UK)

#1 (in UK)

Oxford Law School Campus Life

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Q:   Can I work while studying in Oxford?
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Yes, students pursuing their studies at an Oxford based institution can work alongside their studies, however there is a limit on working hours allowed per week.

International students are allowed to work 20 hours a week (4 hours a day, on average), but must not exceed that number in any given week even if they work lesser hours during a different week, to avoid getting into trouble with the relevant authorities which can lead to financial penalties or in some cases, revocation of the student visa.

Q:   How many hours a day do Oxford students study?
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Oxford students enrolled in full-time UG studies spend on average 40 hours a week studying.

Studies at Oxford can be very hectic as per student reviews curated from Shiksha Study Abroad & students are advised to manage their time in a way that allows them to fit in their personal hobbies & interests over the week.

Oxford Law School Notable Alumni

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Q:   Did Indira Gandhi attend Oxford Law School?
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While Indira Gandhi didn't pursue her studies at the Oxford Law School, she did pursue a course in Modern History in 1937 at the Somerville College that falls under the educational umbrella of Oxford.

However, she couldn't complete her studies due to some health issues & had to leave after a duration of one-year.

Q:   Which former British Prime Minister attend Oxford Law?
A: 

Tony Blair, former prime minister of the United Kingdom between the years 1997-2007 & the leader of the Labour party from 1994 to 2007, is an alma mater of Oxford Law.

He pursued a Bachelor of Arts course at the St. John's College (Oxford) & qualified as a barrister.

He subsequently got involved with the Labour Party & was elected from the Sedgefield Constituency in Durham County to the House of Commons in the year 1983 at the beginning of his political journey.

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MSc in Modern South Asian Studies - Batch of 2022
4.5
One of the best years of my life.
Tips: If you are unable to secure funding or a scholarship, it is important to note the benefits against the costs. Given the state of the economy and the widespread lack of jobs, paying such high costs for a degree may not be beneficial. I was on the Commonwealth masters scholarship, so I did not have to spend anything out of pocket, but before I got the scholarship, I did consider not taking admission because it did not make sense to pay so much for a one-year degree. The university will give you the time of your life and one of the one-of-a-kind experiences if you decide to go.
Likes (Internships): More than anything else, it's the name of the university and the value that it carries. Given the scale of the university, you will need to find opportunities and connect with people, but you will find the staff and faculty very helpful and always available.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Given the new rules for immigration and post-study settlement in the United Kingdom, it has become hard for students to stay in the country post-completion of their degrees. I would have liked to stay in the country, but I had scholarship conditions that required me to return.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 925
Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 39850
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BCL at the University of Oxford - An intense and wholesome year full of new learning experiences.
Tips: Getting into the BCL at Oxford is a privilege since it's a highly reputed course that's very selective of its cohort. BCL, contrary to its name is neither a Bachelor's nor a Civil Law course. It is taught master's course for students from a common law background. The experience of studying at the university is unmatched, especially the tutorial system where a student gets a lot of one-on-one time with the professors. The shift from an Indian education system to this has been massive but positive and I would highly recommend doing this course. I was fortunate to have received two scholarships from the Oxford and Cambridge Society of India. The application process was simple and involved completing a form and an interview that took place in Delhi with a panel of about 5-6 members. Moving to the UK is a big cultural change for an Indian in terms of food, weather, culture and the education system. However, the University of Oxford is a very welcoming place and although it might take some time, you'll soon feel at home in the university. Overall. I am extremely satisfied with the course, college and the country.
Likes (Part time work): There are various academic and non-academic opportunities for part-time work available in the college as well as in the university. These could be examination invigilation, test correction, participation in different studies, research assistant to a professor, and volunteering, amongst others. These opportunities can also be availed in other colleges, if available. However, considering that BCL is an intense and short degree, managing part-time work along with academics becomes relatively difficult. Commitments of a shorter term should be preferred over long-term commitments. The average payout for part-time work at the university is usually the minimum wage rate in the UK.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The economy in the UK right now is not at its best which makes it relatively difficult for immigrants to look for a sponsored job. While the graduate visa route does facilitate the process and help the students start the process, it does add two more years to the permanent settlement process. A degree from the University of Oxford, especially the BCL, will certainly help your chances of getting a job in the legal market, it is relatively easier if you come after work experience considering you'll need to separately qualify as a lawyer either solicitor or barrister in the UK. The BCL certainly did help me obtain a job in the country but having a graduate visa did increase my chances of getting the job itself since I won't require sponsorship for the initial two years. My chances of permanent settlement in this country are quite high and I would be open to the idea of permanent immigrating to this country.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1325
Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 104000
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MPhil in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation - Batch of 2021
3.9
Oxford is a lot more than just academic excellence.
Tips: My time at Oxford has been challenging yet rewarding. I learnt how to manage the submission of deliverables on time even when the situations were not in my favour. Everyone here comes with expertise in their own fields and peer-to-peer learning helps a lot in gaining a different perspective. At the same time, engagement in extra-curriculars is not only encouraged but also appreciated by the faculty and department head which in turn helps in great exposure to a world outside the field of study.
Likes (Safety): Oxford is a student city and generally, it is very safe even at night. Plus, the departments and college staff ensure proper guidance to safety measures through lectures, presentations and emails at regular intervals. Even public transport is safe to use and people are quite welcoming, as I have always experienced during my time at Oxford.
Dislikes (Internships): Career services at the university provide general guidance related to finding/applying for internships and the department also sometimes helps. However, more focused research on finding something relevant to the field of study is expected to be done by students themselves. While self-exploration with proper guidance helps in the long run, it can sometimes be time-consuming and stressful in case of financial difficulties.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 4000
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
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MSc in Integrated Immunology - Batch of 2022
4.1
My time at the University of Oxford has been great!
Tips: It is definitely difficult to adjust to a completely different academic environment and a new country in the beginning. So students should keep an open mind and engage themselves in different cultural activities to ensure the transition period is smooth. Homesickness is real but I would encourage students to reach out for help whenever they need it. All the counsellors and supervisors are always ready to listen to you. I have been very fortunate to have attended the University of Oxford, which was my dream university and the experience I have had was nothing less than amazing.
Likes (Student Life): Student life is great! I have learnt so much during my time at Oxford. What I enjoyed the most was problem based learning sessions wherein the entire cohort was divided into groups and given activities and questions to answer based on clinical cases. The quality of education is really commendable. The events that were organised by the university as well as the student unions are also ample. Students can join different clubs and societies and pursue their interests.
Dislikes (Internships): There are a lot of opportunities to apply for internships however since the MSc program is of a year it might be difficult to apply and continue an internship with so much to cover in academics. The program might make it difficult to take up internships during the course duration.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200
Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week
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Bachelor of Civil Law - Batch of 2024
3
Over hyped. But worth it if you get scholarship.
Tips: Make sure you know why you want to come to Oxford, most people come here due to the reputation and brand value but get disappointed when courses do not meet their academic expectations. Some teaching materials are very Eurocentric and white. Overall, a good place to network and make connections.
Likes (Safety): Safety is not an issue as everyone stays around the city or university campus. Streets are well lit and students can easily avail of university security services. All accommodation has a special fob-based entry, which is very difficult to break into. Overall safety is not an issue.
Dislikes (Value for money): Tuition fees and living expenses are very expensive. My law degree had one of the highest tuition fees. I could only attend because of my scholarship. The university application fee itself is around 8000 rupees and the university does not give any waivers.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500
Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week
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MBA - Batch of 2024
4.9
Engaging faculty with several on-campus events.
Tips: I was living here for some time so I didn't have many problems adjusting to the culture. I didn't get any scholarships but they are available for students. Highly suggest applying for these timely. Very happy with the course, highly engaging and awesome cohort. Great professors and events are organized all the time.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): There are good chances of settlement if you need to. The country provides a two-year post-study visa which you can use to find sponsored jobs. I would prefer to return to my country at some point but if someone wants to stay here permanently, you need maybe 6-7 years to get citizenship.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1525
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 68700
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