Implication of A-Levels & Uni rank?

[L3]

Hi, I could do with some advice...

I achieved BCC (mitigating circumstances - parental death) in my A levels and attend a lower-middle ranked university. I averaged a first class in 2nd year and believe I will graduate with a first. My degree has an integrated placement year & I'm doing an internship with a large national firm in which I was selected out of a competitive 200 applicants. I also have law clinic volunteering experience.

However, being honest, am I likely to struggle when getting a training contract due to my mediocre A levels and university's rank? I'm aiming for firms like DLA Piper, Gowling etc. I suffered parental loss (via traumatic circumstances) & poor mental health as a result during my A levels - and I will add this as mitigating circumstances to my application, however are they really likely to consider me regardless of this?

Thank you for reading & I look forward to your input.

 

[Jessica Booker]

No - you won’t struggle.

You mitigating circumstances are severe and will be taken into account by any firm worthwhile applying to.

Your subsequent grades and ability to secure a competitive placement year are going to be a much stronger indication of your potential too.

 

[L3]

No - you won’t struggle.

You mitigating circumstances are severe and will be taken into account by any firm worthwhile applying to.

Your subsequent grades and ability to secure a competitive placement year are going to be a much stronger indication of your potential too.

Hi,

Thanks a lot for this response - this is great to hear