A Guide to Law Clearing

Advice From Someone Who Came Through Clearing For Law

Author: Billy Seagrim, Barrister

Hello, I'm Billy, and I’m a Barrister at 9 Park Place, Cardiff.

Having come through the Clearing system myself for my law degree at Swansea University, I am able to share some useful hints and tips with you, to help you secure your place at university.

My Background

I came through Clearing as I didn’t get the grades to study at my first choice university. When studying for my A-Levels, I spent a lot of time travelling and competing in martial arts, and unfortunately that resulted in my grades not being what I’d hoped.

I was familiar with Swansea and its beautiful location, had visited the campus before, and it wasn’t too far from home, so I decided to do some further research, and ended up applying and being accepted to study law here.

Firstly, Don't Panic, We Are Here To Help

You may not have got the results you were hoping for, or maybe you have had a last minute change of heart about your future, but this doesn’t mean you can’t still study law this autumn. Swansea University are here to help, and will provide you with the knowledge you need to secure your place at university through Clearing. It may seem as though it’s a very stressful time right now, but coming through Clearing definitely doesn’t spell the end of your legal career.

What Do You Need For Clearing?

We’d like to help you take some of the stress out of Clearing, so we have answered some common queries and provided some additional information, to hopefully help you prepare for Clearing and make the best out of the process.

1. What is Clearing?

Clearing is the last stage of the UCAS application process, and provides a second chance for those who perhaps didn’t get the grades they were hoping for, or have changed their mind about what they would like to study.

It is also an opportunity for those who have done better than they thought they would, who can upgrade their university place, through Clearing.

Lots of universities make places available during Clearing, so there is still an opportunity for you to enter into your dream career. Around 17,000 students found their place at university through Clearing last year, so you are certainly not alone.

2. Does Law have Clearing?

Yes, there are a number of law schools that enter into Clearing, in order to give students a second chance to study law, and some of our award-winning students joined us through Clearing. If Swansea is the right fit for you, then there may well be a place for you here too.

3. Where Do I Start?

Firstly, do your homework. Choosing to spend three years at university is a big decision, and should be considered carefully. Research alternative institutions that you may have not considered before, check out their websites and online content, and see if the local area is the right fit for you.

If you’d like more information on Swansea, have a look at our Virtual Tour or chat with our students to find out more.

4. What Happens Next?

After you have done your research, made a list of alternative choices, and registered your interest, you will need to wait for results day. If you didn’t get the results you hoped for, and have registered with us, then we will be in touch, or you could call us if you prefer. Find out more on our Swansea University Clearing page.

Apply Through Clearing

Clearing Places Available

Our law programmes have Clearing places available for you to join us this September.

Find out more by viewing our course pages.