So would you say that oxford 1st/high 2i (I think my tutor's wording was 'at least a high 2i' based on what he said to me) + vanilla ECs + at least some debating success should get an interview? So is it defo down to the disciplinary record? And for what it's worth, said record is horrendous, but to give more details would be to out myself VERY obviously.
Step up on the ECs? I -think- I'll be good at mooting. Obviously, no one can know, but I have a track record in public speaking/debating, so at least I can make this claim with more probability than most other people. What apart from mooting? Sports/sports captaincy? Other leadership, in whatever? Pro bono?
Why the Bar? Worst reason possible - others have suggested it! Browsing recent tenants it seems 1sts are valued, oxbridge is valued, foreign languages are valued, debating/mooting is valued, and so I decided to follow through with it.
So (and I really do appreciate your answers, btw; parents actually think auditors and solicitors are the same thing so I'm almost totally at sea): do you think it is worthwhile trying to secure a pupillage given I was not invited to GDL scholarship interviews?
And: what career path might overlook the poor record? Both sensible and highly bizarre answers are welcome, btw.