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a-levels

  1. Hannah.00

    Retaking alevels whilst at uni

    I’m going to Leicester uni to study LLB law. It’s a non Russel group uni which I wasn’t hoping for but I have been told by many people that this deosnt matter aslong as I get a 2:1 when I graduate. My Alevels are ABC and I know that many law firms in silver circle want AAB. I want to retake 2 of...
  2. Armiie

    Everyone's saying it's over for me & I haven't even began my journey

    Hello, I hope this long post finds you well during such tough times. I'd truly appreciate any advice. I'm 19 and currently studying Computer Science at a non-RG University. My goal has always been to eventually go into law, but following some difficult times during & after my A levels, I...
  3. A

    A-Levels/UCAS - Which Firms

    Hi all, I am in the process of making applications for winter Vac Schemes, albeit a limited number of firms offer them. I am terribly keen on some of the magic circle firms but am conscious that 128 UCAS points (3 A-levels consisting of an A* and an A) does not meet their minimum criteria...

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