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What are the chances I secure a TC?

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Hi all,
I have received my A level results but I'm a bit disappointed as I have not achieved my desired results. I achieved ABB, and I'm starting 1st year at UoB(Birmingham). Do I even have a decent shot at securing a TC at a MC or US firm, those with requirements of ABB or lower, like CC, linklaters?.
 

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Also, I've just started University, I'm doing Bsc Economics, but I'm a bit confused as to whether I need to do the 1 year conversion course before the TC, some say yes, some say no.
You no longe have to, but many organisations would suggest doing the PGDL so you can gain enough knowledge of law before doing the SQE.
 

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