Hello,
I recently graduated from a RG university, and I've been very worried about my academic profile for training contract and vacation scheme applications.
I achieved AAA at A-levels and graduated with a 2:1 overall (64%). My first year averaged 68% with a couple of 1st (contract law and legal skills), but I struggled in my second year (averaging 59% due to mitigating circumstances which my university is willing to support). I have since improved in my final year, where I’ve achieved marks in the 60s and 70s, including 1st in Competition Law and Intellectual Property.
My concern is how recruiters might view the dip in my second year, and whether my stronger first and final year results alongside extracurriculars can help balance this out. Does anyone have advice on how best to frame this in applications, or whether it is likely to be a significant barrier for particular firms?
I recently graduated from a RG university, and I've been very worried about my academic profile for training contract and vacation scheme applications.
I achieved AAA at A-levels and graduated with a 2:1 overall (64%). My first year averaged 68% with a couple of 1st (contract law and legal skills), but I struggled in my second year (averaging 59% due to mitigating circumstances which my university is willing to support). I have since improved in my final year, where I’ve achieved marks in the 60s and 70s, including 1st in Competition Law and Intellectual Property.
My concern is how recruiters might view the dip in my second year, and whether my stronger first and final year results alongside extracurriculars can help balance this out. Does anyone have advice on how best to frame this in applications, or whether it is likely to be a significant barrier for particular firms?
