Breaking into IB from law

I am a second-year law student at a top UK university who currently works part-time within deal team of PE fund. 

There seems to be a lot of stigma against qualitative subjects when applying for IB opportunities and I have not applied for any SA positions this year.

Realistically, can I get into an analyst program with a non-target degree and no IB experience but extremely high grades and PE experience? 

Thanks in advance

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