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    Early Character and Suitability - current turnaround time?

    Hi everyone. I’ve applied for the Early Character and Suitability Assessment and had an e-mail confirming my case has been allocated. I’ve had contact with my case handler and today provided all my evidence in support of my application. Has anyone been through this recently and able to give...
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    SRA Character and Suitability - CCJ and bad credit

    Yes my firm are aware. My supervisor is happy to write me a reference.
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    SRA Character and Suitability - CCJ and bad credit

    Hi everyone. I’m a trainee due to finish my TC in October this year. I’m starting to think about doing an early assessment and I’m worried I won’t be admitted after all my hard work due to my credit situation. Long story short I have two CCJs showing on my file, and I am making payments...

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