Resits

[NextStageOfTheApplication]

Hi all

I am keen on applying to a law firm but the firm asks for resits. How would you set out an answer to this question? Thank you.

 

[Dheepa]

Hi Maria,

I think it's really important to just be honest with questions like this and list any and all resits you've had to do. The resit alone will not jeopardise your chances of success as long as you still meet the minimum grade requirements the firm has. I'd also suggest making full use of the mitigating circumstances section of the application form to highlight any reasons for being unable to achieve the grades you wanted/perform to your full potential during the initial exam.

 

[NextStageOfTheApplication]

Hi Maria,

I think it's really important to just be honest with questions like this and list any and all resits you've had to do. The resit alone will not jeopardise your chances of success as long as you still meet the minimum grade requirements the firm has. I'd also suggest making full use of the mitigating circumstances section of the application form to highlight any reasons for being unable to achieve the grades you wanted/perform to your full potential during the initial exam.

Hi Dheepa

Thank you for your response. When they say resits do they mean resits since A-Levels? Thank you for flagging up the mitigation circumstances. Thank you

 

[Dheepa]

Hi Dheepa

Thank you for your response. When they say resits do they mean resits since A-Levels? Thank you for flagging up the mitigation circumstances. Thank you

Yes, I would include A level resits as well.

 

[Ahi88]

The resit section sometimes asks what the outcome of the resit was so be mindful of this too. So long as you have shown improvement then I don’t think this should be an issue it you have already reached the firm’s minimum requirements.

i agree with @Dheepa, honesty is the best policy here, especially at the early stages of an application!