TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

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Sounds very harsh to me, the exam is already tough enough without a firm benchmark. Thanks for sharing, it is always good to have transparency regarding firms SQE policies.
Yes. My friend did mention they were surprised when they heard. I guess a perk of the SQE is being able to do it with others at different firms allowing you to gauge insight.

Other firms revoke if you don’t pass first time. I think it’s ridiculous given the low pass rate. I saw someone on LinkedIn fail SQE 2 twice and has only 1 chance left to pass otherwise she has to wait 6 years.
 

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Yes. My friend did mention they were surprised when they heard. I guess a perk of the SQE is being able to do it with others at different firms allowing you to gauge insight.

Other firms revoke if you don’t pass first time. I think it’s ridiculous given the low pass rate. I saw someone on LinkedIn fail SQE 2 twice and has only 1 chance left to pass otherwise she has to wait 6 years.
Definitely. The exam is not classed as a super-exam for no reason. I think we saw the same post on LinkedIn because watching it was a very humbling experience to say the least.
 

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Hey everyone,

I had recently posted a Private Equity case study. I’ve left the floor open for discussions, so feel free to share your thoughts. I’ll be posting my thoughts on it by next Friday. Hope you find it useful… ;)

 
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*TCLA in December*

We want to flag this now so people have plenty of notice and can plan application reviews, 1-2-1 calls, and general support over December.

The TCLA office will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 through to Wednesday 1 January 2025.

Therefore the last date for application review submissions before the Christmas office closure is 19 December 2024 at 4.00pm. As we expect there to be a pre-Christmas rush, any applications submitted on 19 December may be returned on Monday 23 December.

You will not be able to submit applications between 4.01pm on Thursday 19 December until 10.00am on Thursday 2 January due to the office being closed. Other services like mock interviews and written exercises will also not be available during this period.

Please take this into consideration when planning not only your application reviews, but also any 1-2-1 calls and if you think you may need any additional services like mock interviews.

I expect the 18/19/20 December and the 2/3/5/6 of January to be very busy times for the team, so please consider this when thinking about the support you will need.

I will be on WhatsApp and the forums over the Christmas/New Year period for general support usually provided by these methods.

Any questions regarding this, please let me know.
 

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How do I approach this question for CMS: Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development? (200 words)
 

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