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Disclaimer: Viewer discretion advised, this video discusses topics some viewers may find upsetting. None of what is shared in the episode should be viewed as legal advice.

In this episode, two second-year students from the University of Oxford, Edwin and Umberto, share what Law at Oxford is really like. This tutorial-style discussion explores some of the most interesting legal cases our guests have covered in their time at Oxford and should be a fascinating watch for anyone looking to study law at university!

Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.

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Timestamps:
1:00 Introductions
2:03 R v Brown 1994
6:26 R v Wilson 1996
8:20 'Dr Evil' 2019
11:50 Flexibility of the law
19:00 R v Clinton 2012
26:17 R v Ahluwalia 1992
28:30 Judgement in Clinton
31:20 R v Blaue 1975 'Thin Skull Rule'
33:28 Types of law
36:38 Smith v Leech Brain 1962
40:30 Law at Oxford
42:00 Constitutional law
44:46 GCHQ 1985
49:20 Law at Oxford
53:25 Roman law's influence
1:02:00 Leases and licenses
1:04:04 Street v Mountford 1985
1:08:00 What is law at Oxford like?
1:15:30 What do you do in a law essay?
1:19:50 What is the best part of the degree?
1:22:40 Oxford Law Society
1:28:00 Outro


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Edwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-walker-273410205/
Umberto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umberto-spezi-88907a234/

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In this episode, two students from the University of Oxford, Jamie and Radomir, share what Maths at Oxford is really like. Both from Worcester College, Jamie is a first year Maths student, whilst Radomir is a second year.

Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Guest introductions
01:29 Why maths?
05:20 What are you studying when you study maths?
09:14 What is the most exciting thing you've learnt so far?
14:06 Day-to-day life for a maths student
15:42 Course structure and optional modules
23:33 What makes a good maths student?
31:48 Is AI useful for a maths degree?
36:24 Applications advice
47:01 Uni life outside of maths
51:38 Academic programmes and support
54:14 Advice for year 11, 12 and 13 students

Contact our Guests:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesepotter?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

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In this episode, two students from the University of Oxford, Valentina and Ilaria, share what Classics at Oxford is really like. Ilaria is a first year undergrad Classics student, whilst Valentina is undertaking her PhD at the University of Copenhagan, she was a visiting student at Oxford last term.

Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Introductions
1:24 Why did you pick Classics?
4:30 What is Classics?
7:31 How is Classics structured at Oxford?
9:11 Were language classes a step up from A-level?
11:25 How does Classics vary from undergrad to masters to PhD?
15:28 What advice would you give to help people manage the workload?
16:55 Why did you go beyond undergrad?
18:16 How are you assessed on the course?
20:58 What misconceptions might people have about Classics?
24:45 What kind of person thrives in Classics?
26:43 Can you speak Latin or Greek or just read it?
31:33 Why did you pick your PhD subject topic?
34:54 What was your admissions process like?
36:15 What did you read and write about in your personal statement?
38:05 How does the admissions test work if you haven't studied Latin or Greek?
39:02 Any tips for Classics interviews?
41:10 How do postgrad admissions work?
44:02 How do you use AI?
50:47 What do you do outside of your degree?
55:33 What one piece of advice would you give your past self?
55:50 Outro
1:00:43 Blooper

Contact Valentina: vaor@hum.ku.dk

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