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Law Clearing: A Full Guide for Law Applicants

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A law degree has always been a dream degree for many people. Law Clearing offers you a new opportunity to achieve your dream. Are you still upset that you didn’t meet a school’s application requirements or submitted your application late? Don’t worry. Law Clearing can provide you with a good chance to realize your dream. But do you know which schools have law courses in Clearing you can apply to through clearing? Please read this article carefully for relevant information.

What is law Clearing?

Law Clearing refers to the admission process for candidates who are not admitted in the first round of admission for the law major. Its main purpose is to fill enrollment vacancies, ensure that the enrollment places of law majors are fully utilized, and at the same time, give the candidates who have been rejected another opportunity to apply and increase their likelihood of admission.

The clearing process is generally launched on the day A-level results are published. After Clearing, you need to find Cleaing accommodation. The emergence of this stage is also because after the formal channel is closed, some colleges still have vacant seats, hoping to issue offers to many potential applicants through Clearing.

Clearing 2025 is open from 5 July and closes on 21 October 2025. If you want to apply for your ideal school and course through Clearing, now is the time. Here are two very important terms in UK undergraduate applications.

UCAS

The full name of UCAS is Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. It is a public service organization that provides admissions services to all universities in the United Kingdom. Unlike in other countries, if you want to apply for undergraduate degree courses in British universities, all students basically need to operate through the UCAS system.

A-Level

A-Level, also known as General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, is the British national curriculum system. It is the British General Certificate of Secondary Education advanced level course, and also the university entrance examination course for British students. A-Level exams are held in May-June and October-November each year, with results usually published in August and February of next year.

Is there Clearing for law?

Yes. Many schools offer courses in law that you can apply for through Clearing, such as University of Glasgow, University of Birmingham, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton and so on. If you have not applied before or have been rejected by a school, you can apply for a law course with a place available at Clearing. Just make sure you meet their requirements and submit your application while there is still vacancy, and you can continue to pursue your law dreams.

Which law schools offer law Clearing places?

As of August 14, 2025 there are already 110 universities offering 829 degree courses. The following is a list of law degree courses offered by some universities.

Lancaster University

UCAS code Qualification Location Study mode Start date Duration
M1L2 Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons) Main Site Full time OCTOBER 2025 3 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
LM40Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
CL86Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M930Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M102Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M100Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

 

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M103Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MM13Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M931Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MM12Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M101Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M104Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

University of Warwick

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MV21Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

University of Birmingham

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M240Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MR12Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MR11Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M990Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20252 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M2L6Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M100Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1N1Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

University of Shelffield

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M101Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M100Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M120Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1M5Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M930Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M900Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1M4Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time30 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

University of Liverpool

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
T923Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M108Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1N1Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1L2Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
T928Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M111Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
T944Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1L3Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
T945Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M100Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

University of Southampton

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M100Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main Site – Highfield CampusFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M101Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main Site – Highfield CampusFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20252 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M125Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main Site – Highfield CampusFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M130Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main Site – Highfield CampusFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M200Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main Site – Highfield CampusFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

Newcastle University

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M105Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main Site (Newcastle)Full time16 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M101Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main Site (Newcastle)Full time16 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

University of Glasgow

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M9R1Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Gilmorehill (Main) CampusFull time16 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MN19Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Gilmorehill (Main) CampusFull time16 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MV95Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Gilmorehill (Main) CampusFull time16 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MV11Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Gilmorehill (Main) CampusFull time16 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
ML92Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Gilmorehill (Main) CampusFull time16 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MQ93Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Gilmorehill (Main) CampusFull time16 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M122Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Gilmorehill (Main) CampusFull time16 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

University of Essex

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MM01Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Colchester CampusFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M123Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Colchester CampusFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
ML15Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Colchester CampusFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MV16Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Colchester CampusFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M120Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Colchester CampusFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
LM13Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Colchester CampusFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MVC5Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) – BA (Hons)Colchester CampusFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
MN00Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Colchester CampusFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

University of Reading

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M101Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M100Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1Q3Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M199Master of Law – MLawMain SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1N1Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull timeOCTOBER 20253 Years

University of Leicester

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M2L2Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253-4 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M2R9Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M100Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253-4 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
ML26Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253-4 Years

University of Sussex

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1M9Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M1TPBachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20254 Years

UCAS codeQualificationLocationStudy modeStart dateDuration
M100Bachelor of Law (with Honours) – LLB (Hons)Main SiteFull time23 SEPTEMBER 20253 Years

Clearing courses are subject to change at any time. If you want to know more about the law courses of the school you want to go to, please log in to their official website and learn about their Clearing courses as soon as possible.

Best UK universities for law 2025

If you want to pursue a career in law, applying to a top law university is a good option for you. The Guardian’s ranking of UK universities by law subject is shown below.

Rank Institution Guardian score
1 Cambridge 100
2 UCL 99
3 Oxford 97.6
4 London School of Economics 97.3
5 Solent 88.8
6 Durham 85.8
7 King’s College London 85.2
8 Glasgow 84.2
9 Leeds Trinity 80.6
10 Edinburgh 79.8
11 Warwick 77.8
12 Queen Mary 77.3
13 Gloucestershire 77.2
14 Bangor 76.1
15 Cumbria 75.8
16 Aberdeen 74.4
17 Bristol 74.2
18 Southampton 74.1
19 South Wales 73.5
20 Lancaster 73

Timeline of applying through law Clearing?

Clearing is open from 5 July and closes on 21 October 2025. Each school can apply for different courses through law Clearing every year. The vacancies are limited, so students need to apply as soon as possible after receiving the results. Here is the 2025 timeline about Clearing for law.

DatesWhat you can expect (UK times)
30 June at 18:00UCAS Undergraduate applications received after 30 June are entered into Clearing.
4 JulyLast day for applicants to add an Extra choice in their application.
5 July onwards1. Clearing opens and vacancies are displayed in UCAS search tool.
2. Clearing numbers automatically show in applications for eligible applicants.
3. Applicants holding a place can use the “Decline my place” button in their application.
6 JulyPublication of International Baccalaureate results.
29 July at 18:00 – 6 August at 09:00Results embargo – during this time:
1. applications will not be updated
2. adviser portal will not be updated
3. universities and colleges cannot discuss any applicants’ individual status with them, or with an adviser
6 AugustPublication of SQA results.
08:00:
– UCAS Customer Success Team opens for advisers.
08:30:
– UCAS Customer Experience Centre and social media support opens for applicants.
09:00:
– UCAS Hub is open and students can access their applications.
– Adviser portal updated.
10:00:
– Eligible applicants can add a Clearing choice.
18:00:
– UCAS Customer Success Team, Customer Experience Centre, and social media support closes.
9 August at 14:00 – 15 August at 08:00Results embargo – during this time:
1. applications will not be updated
2. universities and colleges cannot discuss any applicants’ individual status with them,
or with an adviser
3. the adviser portal will not be updated until 07:00 (UK time) on 15 August
when advisers will have access to updated applicant statuses,
so they can identify those who may need support.
15 AugustPublication of JCQ results.
07:00:
– UCAS Customer Success Team opens for advisers.
08:00:
– UCAS Customer Experience Centre and social media support opens for applicants.
– UCAS Hub is open and students can access their applications.
13:00:
– Eligible applicants can add a Clearing choice.
18:00:
– UCAS Customer Success Team, social media support, and Customer Experience Centre closes.
22 AugustPublication of GCSE results.
Applicants with outstanding GCSE results will need to send these directly
to their chosen universities or colleges.
4 SeptemberRemaining offer conditions must be met.
Last date for applicants to use the ‘Decline my place’ button in their application.
25 September at 18:00Last date for receipt of 2025 entry UCAS Conservatoires applications.
25 September at 18:00Last date for receipt of 2025 entry UCAS Undergraduate applications.
21 OctoberLast date to add Clearing choices.
22 OctoberLast date for unis/colleges to make decisions.

How to apply law schools through clearing?

The approach to applying for law courses in Clearing is basically the same as for other courses. You need to find the Clearing law courses you want to participate in, and then apply in different steps according to the different situations listed below.

If you have not made a UCAS application this year

  1. Register on the UCAS website.
  2. Submit an application.
  3. Find your Clearing number on UCAS homepage.
  4. Find a law course you’d like to apply to.
  5. Get in touch with the university, and make sure you have a verbal offer.
  6. Adding a Clearing choice in UCAS.
  7. Log in to UCAS to confirm that you’re formally accepting the offer.

If you have made a UCAS application this year

Haven’t received any offer:

      1. Log in to UCAS.
      2. Find your Clearing number on UCAS homepage.
      3. Find a law course you’d like to apply to.
      4. Get in touch with the university, and make sure you have a verbal offer.
      5. Adding a Clearing choice in UCAS.
      6. Log in to UCAS to confirm that you’re formally accepting the offer.

Have received an offer:

      1. Log in to UCAS.
      2. Release yourself into Clearing by using the “Decline your place” button in UCAS.
      3. Find your Clearing number on UCAS homepage.
      4. Find a law course you’d like to apply to.
      5. Get in touch with the university, and make sure you have a verbal offer.
      6. Adding a Clearing choice in UCAS.
      7. Log in to UCAS to confirm that you’re formally accepting the offer.

UK law Clearing requirements 2025

Entry requirements for law vary from universities and courses. If you have a preference, please check the university’s official website. Here are some average requirements for undergraduate law degrees in the UK.

Other Level 3/Level 6 qualifications (e.g. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma or SQCF Level 6) may be accepted as an alternative

Applying through law Clearing

Many schools are open for law Clearing. Clearing law is an excellent opportunity for students who have been rejected by a school or missed the time to apply to continue their education. If you want to earn a law degree and dream of a career in law, then don’t miss law Clearing 2025. You can apply to the ideal law courses in Clearing based on the above information, combined with information obtained from the official websites of each school. May all your dreams come true!

FAQs on law Clearing

Yes. Many schools offer courses in law that you can apply for through Clearing

Clearing is open from 5 July and closes on 21 October 2025.

You can wait for the offer.

If you receive the offer, you may receive an email from the university. In the email, the school will remind you of a series of preparations you will need before enrolling, including applying for university Clearing accommodation, funding and applying for a visa.

UCL Laws does not typically take part in Clearing.

According to the Guardian, UCL’s law courses are ranked No. 1 in the UK in 2025.

Here are the top 10 UK universities for 2025, ranked according to the subject of law.

      1. UCL
      2. University of Cambridge
      3. University of Oxford
      4. King’s College London
      5. London School of Economics and Political Science
      6. University of Glasgow
      7. Durham University
      8. Solent University
      9. Leeds Trinity University
      10. University of Warwick

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