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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 188501" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hey [USER=34188]@gazdgazd11[/USER]It's good to take a strategy when applying, but I'd also say that your grades are definitely within the requirements that many law firms typically set out. I know trainees and associates at firms like Freshfields and CMS who have similar academic profiles, so don’t be too worried. Since you already have mitigating circumstances for the LPC, I really think the key is how you present your overall profile.[USER=34636]@safari3[/USER] made some great suggestions, and I've seen applicants at those firms who have come to a legal career with a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds. To help determine which firms are worth applying to, you might also want to look at this <a href="https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-firms/getting-a-training-contract/application-and-selection-criteria" target="_blank">Chambers Student table</a>. You can use it to to check the academic requirements of various firms but, again, keep in mind that most leading firms do take mitigating circumstances into account.If you can, I'd also recommend focussing on gaining (and adequately discussing) strong work experiences in your application. You'd be surprised by how many candidates often under-describe or fail to give enough attention to this part of the application. I often found it helpful to use my volunteer and work experience sections as a way to demonstrate my practical skills and maturity. It was also my way of showing grad recruiters that I was capable of handling trainee responsibilities effectively, even if I wasn't a student with a first-class law degree.Feel free to each out if you have any other questions <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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