Missed A level requirement, but have Uni and GDL requirements

[Rgui]

Hello!
Feeling stressed by A-level requirements as a bachelors and GDL graduate.

I got a BBB at A-levels, back in 2018. I have since got a high 2:1 (non law) at a RG uni and a distinction in the GDL.
Most firms I'm interested in have an AAB requirement - can I still apply? I also have a 6 month legal internship abroad.

I dont have any extenuating circumstances for my A-levels (but I do for my undergraduate and GDL).

Has anyone with a similar background successfully got TCs at one of these firms despite their A-levels. I feel I have gotten far more disciplined and intelligent since graduating college so it can be quite frustrating, that A-levels are still considered years on.

Would appreciate any advice or opinions

 

[RANDOTRON]

Hi there!

Well done on nabbing a high 2:1 and a distinction! I wouldn't worry too much about your A-level grades. Some firms can be quite strict with their requirements, but I think most firms will not be as quite strict. In any case, don't let your grades put you off from applying. There are candidates with lower scores than yours who have managed to secure training contracts. There are also plenty of firms that do not look at A-levels, so you can look into applying to those.

You might find the following useful:

a list of leading law firms that apparently do not have minimum A-Level requirements:
Ashurt
arnold& porter
Baker mckenzie
BCLP
Clifford Chance
Freshfields
HSF
Macfarlanes
Womble
Gowling
PwC
Reed Smith
Browne Jacobson
Bird & Bird
Skadden
Sullivan & Cromwell
Milbank
Akin Gump
Davis Polk & Wardwell
Hope this is useful. Can people comment which firms that dont look/care about alevels

I hope this helps!