TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

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A worried graduate

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Banking is quite open to law grads - I know two people (both law graduates) who switched to investment/corporate banking after doing vac schemes and not converting to a TC. The work is similar (and probably more interesting) as are the salaries.
Do they take on people from smaller universities and without any special qualifications for the industry?
 

EzeLaylor

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  • Oct 15, 2021
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    Do you have more info on this?

    Sure!

    I asked a friend and here’s her advice:

    I think the easiest way to transition is through grad schemes (1-2 year programmes). Banks like Lloyds, HSBC, Barclays etc all have graduate programmes open to all degrees.

    If you check banking recruitment pages, you should find quite a few stream option (capital markets, private clients, IB, commercial banking etc).

    I would also sign up to the mailing list so you’re notified when the scheme apps start and apply early as possible. She applied for a grad programme in May and was through the whole process by early June.

    happy to help anyone out with more info - just PM me
     
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    SoonToBeTrainee

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    How do you know this? I can't find it ANYWHERE on their website
    I wouldn’t worry too much about it being rolling basis. I went to an open day with HL last year and grad rec said they recommend submitting apps about a week before the deadline.
    I got the impression they only gave that recommendation for our sake too, ensuring we don’t face any technical difficulties etc.
     
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