The Cambridge Law Test (CLT) is designed to complement the other elements of our admissions process, such as your interview, personal statement, and the record of your academic performance.
If your UCAS application is successful, you will be invited to interview by the college that is handling your application. Because each college makes its own arrangements, there is no single model for a Cambridge interview.
You will not be expected to have any prior knowledge of the law. If you are asked questions relating to legal matters, this is to see how you can address the question, rather than what you already know.
CAMBRIDGE LAW TEST
INTERVIEWS
We interview as a way to learn more about your academic interests, how you think, and how you handle difficult questions. We may ask you questions about your personal statement and other information from your application materials.
You will sit the CLT when you come to Cambridge for your interview. Your college will make the necessary arrangements, and you won’t have to pay a fee. You will have one hour answer an essay based question. You will have a choice of three questions, but only have to answer one. The questions will not require that you have any prior knowledge of the law. We are looking to test your general critical thinking and writing skills. You can find sample tests and information on the qualities we will look for in applicants' answers, on our website: ba.law.cam.ac.uk/ applying/cambridge_law_test/
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