Law

OP

I went to a non Russel group in Leicester uni for LLB law got a 2:1 and did a masters for international commercial business at Birmingham uni. Can I get into a magic circle firm?

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MrSoloDolo

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have you got any vac schemes/mini pupillage

Reply 7

OP

I’m going to be doing LLB law at Leicester I didn’t do so well in alevels and I’m gutted that it isn’t a Russel group uni. If I work hard and get a first and participate in societies and have work experience can I still get into a London law firm? Would it be best for me to take a gap year and apply to a Russel group uni?

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Reply 8

OP

I wasn’t able to get a Russel group uni for law due to clearing having been full at Russel group unis. I am now going to Leicester uni but it’s not a Russel group and I really want to go to a London law firm. Would it be best for me to take a gap year and apply next year to a Russel group?

Reply 9

sublime-baths

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What do you mean by a London law firm? Do you mean a big MC-type law firm, or any old high street firm in London? You’ve still got a chance with the former, but it’s worth noting that most TCs are given to RG uni graduates. Equally, though, I’ve seen plenty of trainees from non-RG universities in those firms so I’d focus on getting a first + good extra curricular. As to the latter, you’ll be fine with Leicester too.

It’s also worth noting that firms do still have A-level requirements. ABB tends to be the lower end of that spectrum so as long as you’ve got AAB you’re set. There are also firms who don’t ask for A-levels so you’ve still got options there.

Reply 10

OP

Original post by sublime-baths

What do you mean by a London law firm? Do you mean a big MC-type law firm, or any old high street firm in London? You’ve still got a chance with the former, but it’s worth noting that most TCs are given to RG uni graduates. Equally, though, I’ve seen plenty of trainees from non-RG universities in those firms so I’d focus on getting a first + good extra curricular. As to the latter, you’ll be fine with Leicester too.

It’s also worth noting that firms do still have A-level requirements. ABB tends to be the lower end of that spectrum so as long as you’ve got AAB you’re set. There are also firms who don’t ask for A-levels so you’ve still got options there.

Ok thank you so much! This gives me encouragement

Reply 11

LawStudent456

Original post by CatusStarbright

Could you tell the OP why you think that? That will help them more with their decision than just stating which you think is best.

Just been told off on TSR💀. Why don’t you give a detailed answer if you’re that bothered mate.

Russell group better uni. ‘Oh but Russell Group is just a marketing gimmick with self elected members’. Yes that’s true, but it doesn’t change the fact that they are still the best unis.

Law with business, like with a straight law degree, means you can skip any conversion course you may have to do if you are looking to be a solicitor.

Reply 12

LawStudent456

I’d stick with Leicester. One of the best non-RG unis. Leicester is a social student city too.

Reply 13

LawStudent456

I thought you had graduated Leicester and done a masters at Brum??

Reply 14

OP

I’m going to be doing LLB law at uni I got into Leicester through clearing as my alevels weren’t good. My grades were ABC and I’ve heard that law firms will only take you if you have AAB. I’m planning to resit whilst at uni would that be possible? Would it be best to resit it in my first year?

Original post by laila.04

I’m going to be doing LLB law at uni I got into Leicester through clearing as my alevels weren’t good. My grades were ABC and I’ve heard that law firms will only take you if you have AAB. I’m planning to resit whilst at uni would that be possible? Would it be best to resit it in my first year?

Hi there,

For what its worth, in my experience doing a law degree followed by looking for a training contract to become a solicitor, not one law firm has asked what my A level grades were!

There is a general feel within the legal sector (an ever-growing one at that) that having even a high-class law degree these days doesn't guarantee success as everyone looking for lawyer traineeships has a degree, it is the standard. Therefore, many law firms don't even ask what degree classification/grade you achieved as long as it is above a minimum level required for applications (firm dependent).

In my experience I have not encountered anyone who decided to resit A levels once at university. As you have achieved a place at university for Law, even if via clearing, you have shown you are capable of studying the subject at degree level. You wouldn't have been accepted to the course otherwise!

The difference between A level to Degree is fairly noticeable and so there is every chance that if A levels didn't suit you then Degree-work might! I wouldn't worry too much about your previous grades now as you will likely find that no one asks much of them once you are already in your next stage of education.

Also, if it counts for anything, I think your grades are really quite fab and a really admirable attempt at what are very challenging exams! You have every chance of finding real success at university and beyond :smile:

I hope this is reassuring for you! Please feel free to ask any further questions if you'd like to know more.

Leah :smile:

UEA Law

Reply 16

OP

I have been told that law firms look for AAB minimum. I got A*BC would this still be considered?

Reply 17

OP

Am I right in thinking that most law firms accept Russel group unis as most students end up achieving 2:1 or above due to people at Russel group unis bieng more academically advanced

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CatusStarbright