A-Levels A*BBB - retake?

ML07

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Nov 18, 2025
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Currently on a gap year with deferred entry to UCL, non law subject.
Was ill during A-Levels, though I am not sure if it is severe enough to count as mitigating circumstances.
Got 10A* in gcse, 4A in AS Levels and A*BBB in A Levels, with A* in maths achieved one year early (2024) and BBB achieved in 2025.
I am worried this will limit my future prospects in securing training contracts at magic circle firms / pupillages.
I would like to retake, do firms mind retakes?
 
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Highly doubt firms will care about retakes especially if you get A*/As in them. Also, uni grades are far more important. If you are able to get a 1st in your first year at UCL, you'll have a really strong chance of getting a VS/TC. Many people in the forum have gotten TC's at elite firms with ABB at A level.