Mitigating Circumstances

[tinu08047]

Hi All,

I have a question about structuring mitigating circumstances on VS applications. I have generally good grades and graduated with a 1st but got a low 2:2 in law of trusts. I know a few firms want a 2:1 across all modules but will take account of mitigating circumstances. Would the following be an okay structure or do I need to go into more detail?

"In the final year of my undergraduate degree, my ... immediately prior to the summer examination period. This had a material and adverse effect on my focus, mental health and final results."

I did get an EC when this happened so only really had Law of Trusts affected as it was my first exam. I did generally well on all my other modules so would that weaken my credibility at all?

 

[Andrei Radu]

Hi All,

I have a question about structuring mitigating circumstances on VS applications. I have generally good grades and graduated with a 1st but got a low 2:2 in law of trusts. I know a few firms want a 2:1 across all modules but will take account of mitigating circumstances. Would the following be an okay structure or do I need to go into more detail?

"In the final year of my undergraduate degree, my ... immediately prior to the summer examination period. This had a material and adverse effect on my focus, mental health and final results."

I did get an EC when this happened so only really had Law of Trusts affected as it was my first exam. I did generally well on all my other modules so would that weaken my credibility at all?

Hi @tinu I think this is fine, as from what I understand you are suggesting the nature of the circumstance to be, it seems that it would be clear to the firm how the situation had that impact on you without you needing to further elaborate. The only thing I believe you should consider adding is exactly what you mention in the last sentence, as I would say it improves rather than weakens your credibility - as, when given the right support and adjustments, you showed that your academic ability far exceeds the result of the first exam, when that was unavailable.

 

[tinu08047]

Hi @tinu I think this is fine, as from what I understand you are suggesting the nature of the circumstance to be, it seems that it would be clear to the firm how the situation had that impact on you without you needing to further elaborate. The only thing I believe you should consider adding is exactly what you mention in the last sentence, as I would say it improves rather than weakens your credibility - as, when given the right support and adjustments, you showed that your academic ability far exceeds the result of the first exam, when that was unavailable.

Perfect, thanks so much for the helpful reply Andrei!