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    Application assistance - from BCC at A-Level to a TC at a top 25 firm

    Hey! No worries at all, I will message you and we can arrange a chat.
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    Postgrad student here having an existential crisis upon failing to convert all VS

    Hi Summer, sorry to hear about the situation that you are in. I think the key to these things is certainly knowing your own strengths and finding a firm that mirrors and values these. I certainly had to keep this in the forefront of my mind as I achieved BCC at A-Level and a 2:1 from a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hey! I just wanted to post a quick message reassuring those of you applying for TCs this cycle that you can certainly achieve your goal. I also wanted to offer some assistance. I achieved BCC at A-Level, attended a non-Russell group university and graduated with a 2:1. I applied for TCs in my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey! I just wanted to post a quick message reassuring those of you applying for vac schemes / TCs this cycle that you can certainly achieve your goal. I also wanted to offer some assistance. I achieved BCC at A-Level, attended a non-Russell group university and graduated with a 2:1. I applied...
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    Will My A-Level Grades Affect My Applications?

    Hey, I achieved BCC at A-Level, graduated from a non-russel group university with a 2:1 (including scoring 2:2s in my first year) and have just secured a Training Contract at Osborne Clarke. You can definitely do it! Please feel free to message if you have any questions or think that I could help!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey! I just wanted to post a quick message reassuring those of you applying for vac schemes / TCs that you can certainly achieve your goal. I also wanted to offer some assistance. I achieved BCC at A-Level, attended a non-Russell group university and graduated with a 2:1. I applied for TCs in my...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey! I just wanted to post a quick message reassuring those of you applying for vac schemes / TCs that you can certainly achieve your goal. I also wanted to offer some assistance. I achieved BCC at A-Level, attended a non-Russell group university and graduated with a 2:1. I applied for TCs in my...
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    Application assistance - from BCC at A-Level to a TC at a top 25 firm

    Hey! I just wanted to post a quick message reassuring those of you applying for vac schemes / TCs that you can certainly achieve your goal. I also wanted to offer some assistance. I achieved BCC at A-Level, attended a non-Russell group university and graduated with a 2:1. I applied for TCs in my...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    I had a similar journey from poor A-Levels to a 2:2 in my first year to graduating with a 2:1 and securing a vac scheme + TC at Osborne Clarke. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You can definitely achieve it!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Osborne Clarke Vacation Scheme (Reading) secured :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks! Which office was that for and when did you have your AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard back from Osborne Clarke yet or been notified as to how long they will take to let us know? Thank you!
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    Hey, I hope you're well. I saw your post regarding the OC assessment centre and I was just...

    Hey, I hope you're well. I saw your post regarding the OC assessment centre and I was just wondering how it was? I have mine in a couple of days and it will be my first assessment centre so I am very nervous. Any help would be really appreciated! Thank you :)

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