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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chloe24" data-source="post: 67492" data-attributes="member: 11018">Sorry to hear that you've been struggling with this so much. However, your A-Levels will not be the be all and end all. Some firms have gotten rid of their A-Level criteria however some haven't so it may just be worth doing some research to find this out as a first step. Once you have found the firms you would like to apply to I would look at applying for some work experience in high street firms whether this be vacation schemes or informal work experience through emailing firms speculatively. If your University has a law clinic look to volunteer for them as this is a good way to gain experience. I would also recommend joining any legal societies at your University too as it shows your commitment to a career in the law. There is also Aspiring Solicitors (<a href="https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/</a>) who can help you secure a vacation scheme and/or training contract if you: Are BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic); and/orAre “socially mobile” which can include being (i) state school (non-selective comprehensive) educated and are the first generation in your family to attend university (ii) from a low-income household (iii) a refugee (iv) having spent more than 3 months in local authority care and other factors; and/orAre part of the LGBTQ+ community; and/orHave a disability or long-term health conditionBecause you have done a non-law degree you will have to do the GDL to essentially convert it into a law degree. However, whilst doing the GDL this will give you another opportunity to gain experience. The Solicitors Qualifying Exams are coming in next September which will get rid of the requirement to do the LPC and secure a training contract. More and more firms will probably start introducing a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship where you work 4 days a week and spend 1 day at law school (Weightmans applications are currently open so have a look on their website for more info). Also, Freeths has a Legal Assistant Programme and whilst employed by them they assess at the 9 month mark whether to offer funding for the SQE (<a href="https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/freeths/vms/e/careers/positions/bCHc8tSe5pejt-YQ-Mlp2m" target="_blank">https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/freeths/vms/e/careers/positions/bCHc8tSe5pejt-YQ-Mlp2m</a>). Lots of firms are widening access to the legal profession. In terms of what you should be doing right now look at getting as much experience as you can! I hope that makes sense and that it helps?</blockquote>

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