Law, Medicine and Allied Sciences (for example, Dentistry and Veterinary Sciences) are highly competitive courses with specific entry requirements. Typically, for Law, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science, A Level grades required are likely to be AAA or higher. Many institutions also make use of the LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test), and either the BMAT (British Medical Admissions Test) or UCAT (UK Clinical Aptitude Test). Additionally, institutions would expect a range of relevant work experience placements to have been completed over the course of the Sixth Form.

Medical Schools have recently relaxed their requirements for work experience placements, but they will still require evidence of activities and experiences which demonstrate why Medical School is your chosen degree course. Applicants are supported by a Law Mentor (Mr Bennett) or a Medical mentor (Mrs Paterson). Support begins lower down the school, when teachers advise Year 10 and Year 11 students about Sixth Form options. In Lower Sixth, those interested in medical/ allied sciences applications will be called to an initial meeting with the Law or Medical/Oxbridge team, and from then on, will meet weekly.

Weekly sessions include:

• Discussion of legal or medical careers, medical topics beyond the A Level specification, ethics and work experience

• Advice on researching institutions and courses, including entry requirements and the course structure (eg problem-based learning or traditional teaching)

• Advice on applying for LNAT, BMAT or UCAT, as required by the chosen courses

• Preparation for LNAT/BMAT/UCAT examinations – external courses with specialist trainers are often booked for this

• Personal Statement support

• Interview practice

Additionally, the Admissions Test and Interview Pathway is designed to support Law applicants with complex problem-solving, and the Biology Department runs a fortnightly Dissection Club to enable students to learn more anatomy and to develop practical skills.