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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know of any firms which don't require any kind of tests (SJT, WG etc) or VI?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I'm also interested to understand what @RonRod13 what you meant by "more international competition" - just because there are supposedly more international students at UK universities, why does this translate to more competition for training contracts?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Bit of a mini rant here that I feel like others can relate to - but why is it so darn hard to get a TC ?! I understand that getting a job in today's market is difficult no matter what field you are in , but it seems like these days so many people are applying for vacation schemes and training...

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