Test taken: LNAT

Number of interviews: 2

Skype interview: No

Time between each interview: about 30 minutes

Length of interviews: 20-30 minutes each

We got given a case to read when we arrived at the college, which we spoke about briefly. I spoke about why I wanted to study law. I remember in this interview the tutor kept pushing back on my answer, requiring me to think harder.

In the second interview I spoke more about hobbies and what I read for fun. There was also a legal scenario that gave you the law and the situation you had to apply it to. After discussing what the law said, I was asked to attempt to re-write the law in a way that would make it better.

The atmosphere in the first interview was much more relaxed than the second one. The second one did feel a bit more daunting but it helped to think about my answers and feeling able to justify what I was saying.

Both interviews flew by, in terms of time.

I read newspapers to get an idea of current affairs. I completed the online official practice tests and, in the few days leading up to the real test, I managed to get a copy of a friend's book that had practice tests in it and did those.

Always make sure you know your personal statement, if they read the words back at you to ask a question you do not want to look surprised.

I would, within reason, be confident in your answers. I think sometimes tutors push back and say 'Are you sure?' not necessarily because you are wrong. It is important to recognise if you are wrong, change your view and admit it, but if you can't see that you are wrong explain that also.

I would also say that most people will leave an interview not necessarily feeling their best, but that is because tutors push you to the point where you struggle to answer or it's getting tougher. You don't know how much further you might have been pushed than other candidates, etc.

They don't expect you to know everything but make sure you seem keen and willing to give it a go.