Oxford Senior Status Law: Joshua Cobler on LNAT, Interviews, International Considerations and Career Planning
Joshua Cobler describes his roundabout route into law from the US, studying anthropology and then a master’s in European politics before completing Oxford’s senior status law degree at Harris Manchester College. He explains the UCAS application process, differences between UK and US personal statements, and the pressure of preparing for the LNAT.
Joshua shares interview experiences, stressing the importance of talking through reasoning and considering both sides of an argument. He reflects on being thrown into tort and contract at the start of senior status and advises building interest, reading quality news like the Financial Times, and maintaining balance. He discusses overseas-student issues including degree length for US qualification, visas, and missing UK political context. Joshua outlines his new role in risk and compliance at Fox Williams, covering AML/KYC onboarding and complaint investigations, and advises aspiring lawyers to treat law as a business and engage earlier with careers planning.
00:00 Career Journey Into Law
01:54 Applying For Senior Status
04:12 LNAT Stress And Prep
06:00 Personal Statement Advice
07:58 Oxford Interview Breakdown
15:17 Starting The Degree
18:22 Preparing Before October
22:04 International Student Considerations
32:54 Advice For Aspiring Lawyers
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