Resitting A-Levels and future implications?

[lawuser654678]

Hey everyone!

I received my A-Level results in August 2023 and was disappointed with my results, which were A*BBC. I ended up missing my place to study law at a RG university, and decided I didn't want to settle through clearing. I've reapplied through UCAS and I'm currently re-sitting my A-Levels for the 2024 examinations. Does anybody know how this will impact my applications to law firms in the future? I understand that many law firms, especially the magic circle ones, do not look favourably upon those who have resat their A-Levels. I don't have any serious mitigating circumstances either. I know it's silly to think so far ahead in the future, but this is something that is worrying me

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey everyone!

I received my A-Level results in August 2023 and was disappointed with my results, which were A*BBC. I ended up missing my place to study law at a RG university, and decided I didn't want to settle through clearing. I've reapplied through UCAS and I'm currently re-sitting my A-Levels for the 2024 examinations. Does anybody know how this will impact my applications to law firms in the future? I understand that many law firms, especially the magic circle ones, do not look favourably upon those who have resat their A-Levels. I don't have any serious mitigating circumstances either. I know it's silly to think so far ahead in the future, but this is something that is worrying me

Your first sitting of your A-level grades are likely to be sufficient unless the A* is in something like general studies/critical thinking or for your EPQ. If that is the case, you have very little to worry about, and you will just need to explain your rationale for resitting.

 

[lawuser654678]

Your first sitting of your A-level grades are likely to be sufficient unless the A* is in something like general studies/critical thinking or for your EPQ. If that is the case, you have very little to worry about, and you will just need to explain your rationale for resitting.

Thank you!!