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  1. TCLA1234

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you @AvniD and @Jessica Booker, that's really useful. It also appears that the firm has the right to request that I repay any costs spent on me in relation to my course if I fail to pass. Do you know if firms typically take candidates up on this as I anticipate the amount that would be...
  2. TCLA1234

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there, I have been offered a TC at a city firm (it is my only TC offer for reference). I am a graduate and would be eligible to begin the LPC this year but my firm has no spots left for the 2023 intake, so they want me to begin in 2024 and start the SQE next year. I am a little concerned as...
  3. TCLA1234

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there, I could really use some advice as I'm crazy stressed at the moment. I finished a vacation scheme at an international firm last week. We had expected to hear back by the end of this week at the latest. I know that just under half of the people have heard back with offers. Whilst at...
  4. TCLA1234

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, one more question on references. I have been asked to provide my activities for the past 5 years on vero. After putting in my education and summer internship last summer I have filled the last 5 years (and it comes up with a tick). Is it still necessary to put the jobs I have...
  5. TCLA1234

    pre employment checks for VS/TC

    That's brilliant @Jessica Booker , thanks again! Also, if offered the TC will the firm contact all of the employers listed. Or would this be the only reference check?
  6. TCLA1234

    pre employment checks for VS/TC

    That's brilliant, thank you @Jessica Booker ! Just a couple of more things: I didn't mention it was an unpaid role in the application (their wasn't a box which asked), guessing this isn't a problem? Also, I have just checked and I stated I began the role in June 2020 on the application (it...
  7. TCLA1234

    pre employment checks for VS/TC

    Hi @Jessica Booker I wanted to check if I will have a potential problem regarding references. I have a vac scheme in the summer and have been told that Vero will only be taking references from my current employer. On the work experience section of my application, the only experience I put...

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