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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AspiringSolicitor_22" data-source="post: 241689" data-attributes="member: 32850">Personal request here, I wasn't sure whether to ask this on this or another forum but anyway I'd be grateful if somebody with some insight could provide some advice or point me in the right direction.This application cycle, like my last 2, has been frustrating. Zero assessment centres so far. I'm starting to feel that I might be locked out of this profession, even though I feel my CV is alright. I did law at a good/midway russel group university (think Bristol/Warwick)/etc). I graduated recently. I gained 1:1 marks in the majority of my modules and ended up with a high 2:1 overall. At my university that puts me around the top 10% of my year. I’ve got sustained extracurricular involvement (pro bono, law soc, etc) and I’ve been to plenty of events/fairs and stuff. I’ve got a little work experience too.Unfortunately my transcript is spotty: I have 4 2:2s including a 0 in my second year. Now, I can explain these results based on solid, verifiable extenuating circumstances, but I'm wondering a little how much firms really take this into account?I don't think my app answers are the problem because I'm getting progressed to the online test and/or video interview on pretty well nearly all of the firms I've applied to. Moreover, I know I've done well on at least some of these tests. On the Mills & Reeve test my scores were all in the very high bracket, right at the end of the sliders, apart from one aspect which was moderate. Still rejected. I've only been invited to 2 ACs before, both of which I didn't quite make, but now it seems with ACs having already been given out I'm out of luck for this cycle.I know its a numbers game, so I guess my question is: should I cut my losses and forget about law in the UK or keep at it? Worth saving up for a masters degree or not? I’d rather somebody with actual experience and insight answers this please, or can suggest where/who I might be able to get an opinion or discuss with. Many thanks.</blockquote>

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