“If you have underperformed in your A-levels but have obtained a degree from a good university in law (2:1 at the very least), and have bulked up your CV with relevant work experience, is it still possible to get a job at a top law firm?

“How important are your A-level (or equivalent) results when it comes to landing a training contract at the best law firms? And if poor A-levels results are likely to be a problem, is there any way around this?”