Target Law
The Target Law Mentoring Scheme is a programme for Year 12 students from disadvantaged groups in non-selective state schools with the aspiration to enter a top law school.
Applications for the 2026 Target Law programme are closed
If you have any questions about the programme please contact wplaws@ucl.ac.uk
About Target Law
The Target Law programme is designed for students from non-selective state schools within Greater London who meet selected eligibility criteria.
Target Law is a programme for Year 12 students from underrepresented backgrounds with the potential and aspiration to enter a top law school which takes place across the two academic years prior to entering University.
The scheme takes places over two academic years, starting from January in Year 12 and supporting participants through the entire UCAS application process. Participants will take part in ten mentoring sessions and have the opportunity to attend additional events at UCL Laws.
For more specific information, please see the separate pages relating to Target Law for Teachers and Target Law for Parents and Carers.
Hear about the programme in our short video:
Mentoring Scheme
Successful applicants will be paired with a current UCL Laws student who will act as their designated mentor throughout the programme.
Mentoring Sessions
Each session is designed to help participants prepare for and become a competitive candidate for top law schools. Mentoring sessions include information and support on:
- Preparing your application to Law school.
- Personal Statements
- LNAT preparation and practise
- Court Visit
- Sample lectures
Students will also get feedback from mentors on submitted written work in order to properly prepare for the application process.
Events
Participants are expected to attend all events, which will take place in person in Bentham House, the home of UCL Laws.
Target Law applications are closed.
Applications closed on 28 Nov 2025. Start early to meet the deadline. Results mid-Dec, programme begins Jan 2026.
Applications closedI attended UCL’s Target Law Programme and really enjoyed it. Speaking with law undergraduates and trying LNAT practice questions helped solidify my passion for law and gave me a clear idea of what the LNAT is like. The taster lecture by David Ormerod particularly interested me, as I have an interest in criminal law and I was able to gain valuable insight into the field.
