"Less taxing" A-levels

The problem is that nobody looks at the last two Bs - they just consider that I've got ABB, which isn't good enough for the best law schools.

I wonder if I would be better off doing some sort of foundation degree type thing in Law, and getting top marks on that.

True. That is why even the top universities would want their students to do no more than 4 a-levels. Any more than that, and the fear, and it has been realized here, is that you are then spreading yourself out too thinly.

That said, ABB is very, very good. You're looking at a solid second-tier with those sorts of results, and there is still no point in taking another a-level with those results.

I had lots of family and personal trouble at the time, too, particularly going into A2 year, so did next to no work for Year 13 - and still got those grades!

Lots of people are saying that there is no point doing any more A-levels - but two more A-levels at grade A would give me AAA (plus four Bs!) So why isn't there any point in doing that?

Firstly, from a financial standpoint, as it would cost money to take any exam, yet alone two a-levels.

Secondly, there's no point in doing any a-level that could be considered weaker than French and English Literature. You have already pointed out that universities ignore your French a-level. If you're going to take some a-levels to get on to a law program, you need to make sure that they are relevant.

Thirdly, your entire premise is based on the assumption that you will get two more As from your a-levels. It's not a guarantee, despite your academic talents. To be honest, you'd get more mileage out of retaking your politics a-level.

Finally. You already have the bases covered. ABB in History/Politics/English Literature sets you up well for a very, very good law degree from a very good program run by an excellent university. Yeah sure...it will not be Oxford or Cambridge...but there are other universities. You can always get internships, and if necessary, do your post grad at another university.

It's just about trying to get my head around what I want, and whether it's about having a law degree in the shortest available time, from any old place, or going to a top end Law School. I wouldn't really consider doing a three year course at a second-tier establishment, if I'm honest - I'm starting to get too long in the tooth - and besides, I don't need four or five months off per year.