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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    As you have contacted them, I don't think there is anything else you can do at this stage.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    SRA - Character Suitability

    In regards to the SRA, it will depend what the behavioural offence relates to (feel free to PM me with the detail if that is easier). You don’t have to disclose it on application forms to firms unless the explicitly asked a question that would cover this particular subject (I can’t think of any...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I really wish it was that simple - even if we ignore the costs associated with doing that, it isn't a role that would hold anyone's attention for more than a couple of weeks.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What are your initial thoughts on this question?
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Turn off email notifications for set periods of time or just leave you phone in another room with the sound turned off it you don't need it.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes - just contact firm A and ask whether you can be considered for the Spring scheme instead as you have secured another vacation scheme that would be at the same time. Be prepared for them to say no and that your only other choice would be to proceed with the summer VS AC and potentially...
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would still make references - it doesn't need to be formalised like an academic piece of work, but it is still best to reference where you have found the information like in the format above.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think that is just bad wording, and that they mean they convert vacation schemes students generally, not just Summer candidates. I don’t think there will be any difference between a summer and spring scheme, and that you are likely to convert the Spring scheme as much as the Summer. You...
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    SRA - Character Suitability

    It is most likely you will need to declare this, and particularly if the disciplinary proceedings were down to plagiarism or any type of activity deemed fraudulent in an academic setting. This part of the SRA suitability test cover academic situations:
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Typically somewhere between 1 in 2 to 1 in 4
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don’t know enough about how the test was designed to advise on this unfortunately. Generally though, it’s not individual competencies highlighted, but the combination of this competencies that lead to an outcome either way.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn't worry about GCSEs at all but they do ask for AAB at A-level (or equivalent).
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Love this!!
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Then I would wait until tomorrow and then ask whether there is any possibility of being informed ahead of close of business on Wednesday.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Will you withdraw from the second interview if the first is an offer?
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am making a lot of assumptions based on the US and MC firms I have recruited for, but I bet it is more down to things like what your extracurriculars are, what your interests are, your motivations for the work/culture, and specifically what type of work experience you have too. It won't be...
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    From a recruiter's perspective, I don't find this puzzling, I am actually not surprised at all. I think it is more about you who are as a candidate and how your profile/interests/characteristics are more aligned to US firms than MC firms.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Possibly - or could just be that they get more international applicants, especially from countries where they have offices and US offices don't.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Definitely won't be a preference in MC firms. Just they have such large intakes they will often have to recruit a good number of international students too.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don't think it will be easier to get a vacation scheme from a US firm. It may just be that the MC firms think you might not be suited to them and that you are personally more suited to US firms.

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