Any thoughts?

[Sandrou]

Hi all,

A friend of mine has recently accepted a TC offer but is now panicking because the TC contract requires that "all candidates pass all elements of the LPC at first attempt".

They have already completed (Self-funded) the LPC and passed the course but had to resit a few modules, which they passed at the 2nd attempt. They have a strong mitigating circumstance for having to resit the modules. Apart from this, their academic record is excellent, i.e., strong A-levels and high 1st class degree from a Russell Group University.

Moreover, they declared their LPC grades when applying to the firm and mentioned their mitigating circumstance re only achieving a Pass grade. However, when completing the application form, there was no option in respect to whether one passed the module at the first attempt or not.

In any case, is it fair to assume the firm carried out relevant background checks before offering a vacation scheme and subsequently a training contract or would the resit modules be a major issue?

I have advised them to ring the firm to discuss the matter further. Any thoughts on this issue would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Jaysen]

I don't see it being a problem. The firm had this information to hand and made an offer anyway.

That clause in the TC contract sounds like it's for candidates who are yet to complete their LPC, deterring students from slacking and giving firms an out if candidates don't do well. In any case, it's fair to assume that clause would be subject to mitigating circumstances, even if it's not mentioned on the application form.

As you said, I'd advise calling the firm, but I'm sure it's fine. It wouldn't make sense to rescind an offer for something like this.

 

[Sandrou]

Thank you for your reply Jaysen!

I would also be extremely bemused if the offer is rescinded for this particular reason given the fact that they had all the relevant information post TC offer.

An alternative would simply be to re-do the whole LPC (if funded) which I'm sure, 9 out of 10 times, this student would achieve a commendation or a distinction.

In any case, thanks again and hope you enjoyed your Christmas!

I don't see it being a problem. The firm had this information to hand and made an offer anyway.

That clause in the TC contract sounds like it's for candidates who are yet to complete their LPC, deterring students from slacking and giving firms an out if candidates don't do well. In any case, it's fair to assume that clause would be subject to mitigating circumstances, even if it's not mentioned on the application form.

As you said, I'd advise calling the firm, but I'm sure it's fine. It wouldn't make sense to rescind an offer for something like this.