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<blockquote data-quote="AzanAshai" data-source="post: 2113" data-attributes="member: 36"><p>[USER=543]@AJ[/USER]</p><p></p><p>Depends on the firm. From a management point of view, minimum academic entry requirements are an effective way for graduate recruitment teams to filter out some of the thousands of applications they receive. Despite this, there are firms like HSF, Linklaters, JD and many others that utilise mechanisms like Rare's Contextual Recruitment tool to assess A-level grades in comparison local attainment for applicants that fall short of the requirements.</p><p></p><p>Beyond that, unless you have extenuating or mitigating circumstances that can evidence why you haven't met the minimum requirements, firms are likely to reject you. However, there are some firms which adopt a much more holistic view on academic requirements in the larger context of you as an applicant. Firms like JD and Orrick notably mention that lacking grades in one area can be made up in another part of an application (in your case - good degree/GDL grades or impressive work experience). </p><p></p><p>Just make sure to do your research and recognise what different firms prioritise when assessing candidates. The 'Get Hired' tab on ChambersStudent is an excellent way to do this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AzanAshai, post: 2113, member: 36"] [USER=543]@AJ[/USER] Depends on the firm. From a management point of view, minimum academic entry requirements are an effective way for graduate recruitment teams to filter out some of the thousands of applications they receive. Despite this, there are firms like HSF, Linklaters, JD and many others that utilise mechanisms like Rare's Contextual Recruitment tool to assess A-level grades in comparison local attainment for applicants that fall short of the requirements. Beyond that, unless you have extenuating or mitigating circumstances that can evidence why you haven't met the minimum requirements, firms are likely to reject you. However, there are some firms which adopt a much more holistic view on academic requirements in the larger context of you as an applicant. Firms like JD and Orrick notably mention that lacking grades in one area can be made up in another part of an application (in your case - good degree/GDL grades or impressive work experience). Just make sure to do your research and recognise what different firms prioritise when assessing candidates. The 'Get Hired' tab on ChambersStudent is an excellent way to do this. [/QUOTE]
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