I am a medical student studying at oxbridge who decided during my intercalated third year to pursue a career in corporate law. During my intercalated degree, I received a 2:2 as the BA classification, which I recognise is below the typical standard expected for top UK MC and US law firms.
I plan to complete my medical degree (MBBS) and aim to perform more strongly in my clinical years (which are graded by deciles). I understand that many doctors transition into corporate law without an intercalated degree, relying primarily on their MBBS performance.
Given this, I wanted to ask: in applications to top law firms, would strong performance in my MBBS (e.g. high decile ranking) mitigate or outweigh a 2:2 in my intercalated degree, or would the 2:2 remain a significant barrier?
I would greatly appreciate your insight.
I plan to complete my medical degree (MBBS) and aim to perform more strongly in my clinical years (which are graded by deciles). I understand that many doctors transition into corporate law without an intercalated degree, relying primarily on their MBBS performance.
Given this, I wanted to ask: in applications to top law firms, would strong performance in my MBBS (e.g. high decile ranking) mitigate or outweigh a 2:2 in my intercalated degree, or would the 2:2 remain a significant barrier?
I would greatly appreciate your insight.
