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QSWE

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 04:07 AM
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S_Dimelow

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 01:27 PM
I think I'm submitting an essay on agency law for which I received (as accepted, I suppose) a very high first class mark. Although, as with the above poster, I wonder whether it is my best work and a reflection on my current level.
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QSWE

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 01:32 PM
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S_Dimelow

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 03:53 PM
I'd like to doubt that marks could be "dependent upon relations with the teacher concerned", although you never know with some institutions.

Full marks, very impressive. I couldn't begin to imagine getting 100% for an essay! lol. Although, the UK system is very different.
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Tigerland

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 04:21 PM
That's because 100% is impossible to get at an English institution. Generally marks over 80 are works capable of being published (with suitable revision and perhaps expansion etc) and so I wouldn't imagine many marks being higher than around that region.

I'm working on an original piece at the moment that I would ideally like to submit, but it may have to wait until my rejection this year and re-application the following year!
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AlvinSee


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Wed Nov 26, 2008 04:37 PM
I have an original work in progress too, which I intend to get it published. But I'm not submitting that for the BCL application as it would take a little more time to complete. Instead, I'll be submitting an extract from my dissertation which was given a starred 1st. It's on trust law.
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QSWE

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 05:04 PM
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QSWE

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 05:06 PM
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QSWE

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 05:16 PM
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AlvinSee


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Wed Nov 26, 2008 05:19 PM
Chill, Jagbir, I think your English is really fine. Mine is probably not as good as yours.
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QSWE

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 05:24 PM
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AlvinSee


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Wed Nov 26, 2008 05:29 PM
I'm a non-native speaker too, haha. I'm from Malaysia.
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a.s.k.

Joined: 22 Nov 2008
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Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:13 AM
Hi everyone,

do u know anything about ielts requirement for cambridge? What my case is ı got 7,5 but the test score will expire in March 2009. If I get an offer, will I resit for the IELTS? Or does cambridge offers any pre sesional language course to substitute the IELTS score?

Thanx in advance
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AlvinSee


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Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:44 AM
I'm in the same situation. From what I know, you can get an exemption if your previous degree was taught in English. But I think we'll have to ask for it.

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a.s.k.

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Fri Nov 28, 2008 01:34 PM
Thanx alvinsee,

I think ıt would be better if we wait for their offer condition (if it is made and if any) cause may be they would not ask for new IELTS score. I think if we ask it beforehand, maybe we call their attention and they would act negatively. (Just my humble opinion).
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SNOOT

Joined: 27 Nov 2008
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Fri Nov 28, 2008 03:37 PM
jagbir singh,

Ignore Tigerland. I think he was trying to be funny, but the jokes on him because there are plenty of grammatical errors in his posts.

SNOOT
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QSWE

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Fri Nov 28, 2008 03:47 PM
I guess no one's perfect...

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Tigerland

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Fri Nov 28, 2008 06:13 PM
Haha, oh dear. It was a brief aside in jest (hence the wink). Didn't think it would become an issue.
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AlvinSee


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Fri Nov 28, 2008 06:19 PM
Peace guys, just treat it as a misunderstanding. We might see each other in either Oxford or Cambridge!
I'm just thinking of meaningful things that we can do while the long wait. I just can't resist checking CAMSIS everyday!
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Tigerland

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Fri Nov 28, 2008 06:42 PM
My apologies if it made an issue, purely in good humour. The internet can cause many issues through its incapacity to portray tone!

I know how you feel, I must have checked CAMSIS hourly since I submitted the form. I'm still an 'applicant'! Ah well, I have a couple of BVC open days to attend in the meantime (and the BVC application form to complete) so maybe that will help.
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QSWE

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Sat Nov 29, 2008 04:07 AM
Even I must apologise for taking it this far.... But it kept us busy, didn't it?



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AlvinSee


Joined: 21 Jun 2008
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Sat Nov 29, 2008 05:20 AM

I think I'll apply for a Phd if I don't get the BCL or LLM offers. In fact, I wanted to do the MLitt at first. But it all comes down to simple math. Assuming that I excel at all stages:

LLB + BCL + MPhil + DPhil = 4
LLB + LLM + Phd = 3
LLB + Phd/Dphil =2 -_-"

So if you ask a kid whether he wants 2 sweets or 4 sweets, he will say 4! Just kidding........

Anyway, my plan is to do two LLM's ideally, one in the UK and another in the US. It will look really cool!
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QSWE

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Sat Nov 29, 2008 05:28 AM
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AlvinSee


Joined: 21 Jun 2008
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Sat Nov 29, 2008 07:11 PM
Actually, I'm kinda obsessed with the 2 LLM's, haha. I don't have an BA in law from Oxbridge, which is not a perfect start. So, I want to have both Oxbridge and either Yale/Harv to be in my suffix. So if I get to do my LLM in Cambridge, I'll try for another LLM from Harv/Yale, and finally Oxford for Phd.

It's just a matter of self-satisfaction, haha. Anyway, these days, it's not too uncommon to see people with LLM from both Cam and Harv, or the BCL and the Harv LLM.
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S_Dimelow

Joined: 29 Dec 2005
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Sat Nov 29, 2008 09:41 PM
As a question to international applicants, how many of you are relying on scholarships from the university you end up at? Any plans if you get an offer of a place but are rejected for all scholarships? Or does that not generally happen?

I'm just curious...
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