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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 215647" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=17565]@ELSA19[/USER] It’s true that some firms are stricter than others when it comes to academics (you’re right to flag firms like Slaughter and May, which tend to take a more rigid view of grades), but there are many more who are flexible, especially when you can contextualise your 2.1 with evidence of extenuating circumstances and strong post-university achievements by working in consulting. My suggestion would be to draw your net widely, including firms that take a more holistic approach to recruitment (i.e. not just  Magic Circle or Silver Circle, but also Addleshaw Goddard, Bird & Bird, Osborne Clarke, Taylor Wessing, etc). I generally don't think a low 2.1 will be an issue, but you can certainly reach out to grad recruitment/other trainees for clarity, particularly where you’re unsure whether module breakdowns would be an issue.On the vacation scheme vs direct TC route, given your three years in strategy consulting I think you can apply directly for TCs. But I’d still recommend applying for a couple of vacation schemes, particularly at firms where the vac scheme is the main recruitment route or where you’re especially keen to experience the culture firsthand. The main point to remember is that you’re not the same candidate you were five years ago, and that can be a real strength if you frame it well.Hope that helps!</blockquote>

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