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Recent content by rr1809
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi, When I attended an application workshop, I was told this question is often asked because applicants come in thinking that they're all hands on deck and massively involved in deals, when the reality is that trainees are required for more 'non glamorous' tasks such as support and due...- rr1809
- Post #10,071
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Your application should cover enough about yourself that you can leave this blank. The only time I ever filled one in was for a firm that required a really brief written application, so I mentioned that I balanced my Uni studies alongside part time work and working on a uni committee.- rr1809
- Post #10,062
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I usually keep it brief, focus on the main tasks I was given and describe what I did. If there were any achievements on the scheme I also try and include them. Make sure to mention the team you sat in as well!- rr1809
- Post #10,060
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
This is not true!! Don't let the doom and gloom get to you. Firms take holistic approaches to applications, sure there may be some firms who put a stronger emphasis on grades but many firms do not. I secured a TC at a top US firm without ever even getting a first in any module and only one vac...- rr1809
- Post #10,058
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
This shouldn't be offputting at all, and can actually be well leveraged for your applications. Since you've got in house experience you technically make a perfect trainee- in house roles expose you to the client side of work that you'll be doing when you're a trainee. So, you can leverage this...- rr1809
- Post #10,053
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Very worried, what should I do to compensate for A*BB in A levels?
Hi, You should not be worried about these A-Level results, as almost all firms take a holistic approach to your application and will view your grades in the context of your other achievements. Some firms do have minimum A-Level requirements, however, they do take into consideration mitigating...- rr1809
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi, Hope the application season is going well for you. In regards to your application, I can see a real desire to work at the firm but the way you have phrased certain motivations don't best display them. 1) Some of your language is sometimes emotive and casual, where it could be more succinct...- rr1809
- Post #10,039
- Forum: Applications Discussion