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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

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Cryingtiger

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CMS PFO, not having a good week for PFOs...
Me too!
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yeezyee

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omg just got a slaughters email that nearly gave me a heart attack
"Thank you for applying to Slaughter and May, and we apologise for not being able to get back to you yet with a decision on your training contract application.

We received a very high number of applications just before the deadline at the end of November - as every application is individually reviewed as part of our selection process, we are still reviewing applications and will be in contact with you as soon as possible."

i thought it was a PFO lol
 

FutureTS13

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    omg just got a slaughters email that nearly gave me a heart attack
    "Thank you for applying to Slaughter and May, and we apologise for not being able to get back to you yet with a decision on your training contract application.

    We received a very high number of applications just before the deadline at the end of November - as every application is individually reviewed as part of our selection process, we are still reviewing applications and will be in contact with you as soon as possible."

    i thought it was a PFO lol
    Me too, like thank you for apologising but get to the point 😭
     
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