Can I get a training contract with poor A Levels?

Law firms are naturally interested in academics - law can be intellectually demanding so they want to recruit future trainees who have a strong academic record. If your A Levels are on the lower side - did something happen in your life that was outside of your control that negatively impacted your A Level results or your studying? If so, there’s usually a box in an application form where you can let firms know.

More and more firms take a holistic approach to applications. You need to focus on what you can control. If you’re about to go to university or haven’t graduated, focus on getting Firsts/high 60s in your university modules and a First as your overall degree classification. If you can show you’re doing/have done very well at university and you have got some strong work experience and extra-curricular activities, they may overlook their typical A Level requirement.