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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LS12" data-source="post: 41688" data-attributes="member: 5714">Hey Armiie, I saw you also messaged me this but I’m going to answer on a public platform so if others find themselves asking the same questions they might see these answers too.firstly let me echo everything said previously, firms are valuing diversity more, and are no longer looking for a cookie cutter candidate. Likewise as others have said, strong academics throughout your degree and GDL/LPC (where self-funded) are significant to firms. Most do consider mit circs and it seems you've done your research on this. I really don’t think a goal of becoming a commercial lawyer is unreasonable. You just have to be determined.That being said, as someone who went to a non-Russel group university and resat an A-Level, I would say the key is being pragmatic. Training contract and vacation scheme applications are super competitive, and take a long time. I would definitely recommend establishing a relationship with the grad recruitment at the firms you’re interested in and asking them how their view on a-levels, mit circs etc. Very few firms will ignore mit circs but that doesn’t mean all firms give them equal weight either. Further to this, it’s important to remember magic circle firms are not the only international firms. There are a whole host of firms beyond the MC group that have offices abroad. I think taking time to get to know firms and selecting ones that really value what you value is important too. I know number of offices can seem like the most significant factor, but it doesn’t matter if the work is global when the culture doesn’t suit you, or the work doesn’t interest you. As Olivia mentioned firms specialising in data and legal tech would love you as a candidate. I studied law so I’m open to correction but I believe as a non-law student you apply later in your degree for most firms. That being said I think taking the time to really get to know firms is key. Reach out and create organic and meaningful connections with people at the firm. Attend events. Open days. As a non-law student it can sometimes be harder to prove you have an interest in law so beginning early is really helpful to applications. My other advice is to be resilient. You have to believe in yourself so that others can see you’re worth believing in. Try not to focus on what you perceive as flaws and instead nurture your strengths.</blockquote>

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