What A Level subjects are most desired by law firms?

Something like History, Maths and Economics would be a good way to go

I agree with the other poster.

But, even though A levels are looked at, it's more of the grade they're looking at. They'd only probably look at the subjects if they were stuck between two people. My best friend didn't take exactly stereotypically traditional lawyer subjects at A level (he did A level law), but still managed to sign a contract with a magic circle firm. And apart from that, it's performance at university which comes first and foremost, not A levels.

I'm probably going to be offered a contract with a good commercial firm in the summer. They aren't magic circle (I'd rather not work in a magic circle firm anyway) but have a good reputation, get interesting cases, money is good, and has actual interesting and fun lawyers. They don't even ask about A levels because their philosophy is at age 17/18 you shouldn't have been sat in your bedroom working hard so you could become a lawyer in another five years time, you should have been out respecting and enjoying your youth. I could not work in a firm where the lawyers lives revolve around their career and law. Would be soul sucking. I guess it all depends on the firm.

I agree with the other poster.

But, even though A levels are looked at, it's more of the grade they're looking at. They'd only probably look at the subjects if they were stuck between two people. My best friend didn't take exactly stereotypically traditional lawyer subjects at A level (he did A level law), but still managed to sign a contract with a magic circle firm. And apart from that, it's performance at university which comes first and foremost, not A levels.

I'm probably going to be offered a contract with a good commercial firm in the summer. They aren't magic circle (I'd rather not work in a magic circle firm anyway) but have a good reputation, get interesting cases, money is good, and has actual interesting and fun lawyers. They don't even ask about A levels because their philosophy is at age 17/18 you shouldn't have been sat in your bedroom working hard so you could become a lawyer in another five years time, you should have been out respecting and enjoying your youth. I could not work in a firm where the lawyers lives revolve around their career and law. Would be soul sucking. I guess it all depends on the firm.

I hope you don't mind me asking, what firm is it?

This firm you speak of sounds like a dream...


Too bawse for you, sir.

I've heard that law firms are not too keen on A Level Law and look more favourably on things like A Level Philosophy etc.

How much truth is there in this? I'm planning on taking 3 A Level's through private/independent entry and I'm just wondering which A Levels will provide me with the best chances?

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

It is. Just hoping the dream does not shatter. I have an interview next week eek!

The firm my friend signed for or the firm I possibly will be signing for?

Which firm is this if you don't mind me asking?

The firm you're hoping to get a contract with

Take the subjects you enjoy which will get you into a good university. Unless they're mickey mouse subjects law firms are going to care a lot more about your university performance as long as you get high grades in your A levels.

I already have a degree. I plan on doing the GDL but I want A Levels as well to open up more options for me in regard to firms I can apply for that filter based on A levels. I did a BTEC prior to my undergraduate degree.

You should probably talk to some of the firms you're considering applying to for advice. Many may not consider you after taking A levels later, precisely because you took them later. I would have thought it a waste of time but who knows.