Sometimes depending on the competitive nature of the field. I remember seeing one of the consulting firms asking for ATAR - it was either McKinsey, Bain or BCG.
Well not all international students can go to the US/UK because of their marks or adequate referrals. For Australia the standards are much lower for entry.
I find it hard to believe that a HD student couldn't get an accounting job (mid-tier or Big 4 for that matter). Which university did he graduated from?
UoM has the Chancellor's Scholars Program w/ 99.95 and guaranteed entry into post-grad medicine (http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/pathways/chancellors-scholars-programs).
Re: Suits Discussion (starting from Jan 17th 2013 return)
What I found more compelling was the foresight of a power struggle between Jessica and Harvey.
Worth it. You learn a worth of knowledge that helps with doing law assignments/exams i.e. tutor goes through problem based questions and techniques to refine essays.
Whoops I assumed it was for law..