Originally Posted by Unregistered

Depends on what you bring to the table. I came from a mid-sized firm (was earning around 9k at 2PQE) and was headhunted to an international firm (currently earning around 12k) due to my skills. I received a 2:2, but my prospective employers have not asked for my transcripts or GPA (except for one of the big four; it nevertheless gave me a offer, which I rejected). I am still getting a few emails per week from various headhunters. Create a market for yourself and you will be surprised at where it will bring you.