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Very worried, what should I do to compensate for A*BB in A levels?

ML07

ML07

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Currently on a gap year with deferred entry to UCL, non law subject.
A*BBB in A Levels, with A* in maths achieved one year early (2024) and BBB achieved in 2025.
I am worried this will limit my future prospects in securing training contracts at magic circle firms / pupillages.
I would like to retake, do firms mind retakes?
What should I do in the meantime to strengthen my applications in the future?
 
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