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I thought if I got my grades up applied to big city firms that don't look at A-levels, I may have a chance.
Surely, my A level grades can't be the end all, be all.
If I get a 2:1 or even a first, by the end of the year - even with my A-level grades, is there a chance I can apply to big city firms? (Ones that don't look at A-levels)
Hi all. Just finished my first year, got 53%. Was gutted because I thought I'd have scraped a 2:1, I received BBC in my A-levels. I am aiming for commercial law, however, I do have interest in criminal law (so if anyone has any advice for that too). I applied for a good six or so insight schemes...
So applying for first year schemes and law firms which apparently don't look at A-levels such as Clifford Chance/Macfarlanes - when filling out the application form, they ask for my grades. I thought they don't look at them? I didn't do so well in my A-levels so just afraid of that impacting my...
Hello! This is my first post :)
Some advice would be greatly appreciated - just be honest. That's all I'm looking for.
So currently I'm in Year 13 and have a couple of exams left. I was predicted A*A*A - my mental health hasn't been too great this year. I've been so burnt out since January...
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