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What is realistic for me based on my academic profile?

Hi everyone.

To get straight into this I will provide my context:
- BBB A levels (I was diagnosed with ADHD in year 13 which is a generic sounding circumstance, so let me know if I should include this in the mit circumstance section or just sack it off).

- 1st in first year from a solid RG uni (think Notts, Sheffield, this particular level) with 5 1.1 grades (2 of which in the 80s), 1 2.1 and 1 2.2. I ended up ranked in the top 10% of the whole department as well.

Although it is not academic I have been to a few open days and completed an insight scheme as well as having some non legal xp as well. I am now in year 2 of my non-law degree.

What type of firms do I realistically have a shot at, I get a lot of mixed messages about this so hopefully you guys can provide some clarity.
 

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