What grade is a 2.1 degree?
An Upper Second-Class Honours (a ‘2:1’, pronounced two-one) = Grade A* A Lower Second-Class Honours (a ‘2:2’, pronounced two-two) = Grade A. A Third-Class Honours (a 3rd) = Grade B. An Ordinary Degree (or Pass) = Grade C.
What does a 2.1 degree mean?
Second-class honours, upper division (2.1): usually, the average overall exam score of 60%+ Second-class honours, lower division (2.2): usually, the average overall score of 50%+ Third-class honours (3rd): usually, the average overall score of 40%+
Is 2 2 the end of the world?
Put simply, having a 2:2 isn’t the end of the world. In truth, most candidates with 2:2s were likely capable of a 2:1 but remained loyal to their primary school form (‘must try harder’).
What can I do with a 2 2 law degree?
Some graduates who become paralegals after university go on to secure training contracts. Alternatively, you can take all that legal knowledge and passion for law, and apply it to another career, such as accountancy or insurance, trading standards, advice work, the police force, human resources or health and safety.
Can you work in a law firm without LPC?
As it stands, the LPC is a requirement for anyone who wants to become a solicitor. But firms will pay for and organise your LPC for you if they have offered you a training contract. Candidates without the LPC aren’t at a disadvantage.
What do slaughter and may look for?
common sense, integrity and drive. a range of interests outside of the law. a sharp intellect – our work is intellectually demanding so we look for three good A levels (or equivalent) and a good 2:1 in your degree. independent thought.
What is a 2 1 law?
Upper Second Class Honours The upper second class degree is the most common degree qualification (50% of full time students graduating in 2013/14 did so with a 2:1) and has been for some years.
How many law students get a first?
Only 17 per cent of law degrees are firsts, according to data from uni stats experts HESA.
Do law firms look at first year grades?
Most law firms will ask for a complete breakdown of your module results, including those from your first year, to help them decide which applications to reject and which ones to progress to the next stage. Find more information and advice for first-year law students in our first-year hub.