University and college applicants showing increased interest in law
Prospective university and college students are showing an increased interest in law degrees, according to the latest figures from the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Of 65,294 applicants for level 8 courses, a total of 2,694 applicants listed a degree in law as their first preference - an increase of nine per cent on the previous year.
Meanwhile, the number of applicants listening a degree in law anywhere on their level 8 application is up by seven per cent to 14,509.
Of 34,345 applicants for level 6/7 courses, a total of 345 applicants listed a degree in law as their first preference, up by six per cent.