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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

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Hey all, we're discussing the rise of plant-based alternatives to meat and animal by-products in this week's commercial discussion! It would be super interesting to hear everyone's input and thoughts!
As the least commercially aware person on this forum, I can’t really contribute to the conversation. But what I will say is that this seems to be a massive area for investment companies at the moment… it keeps coming up in lots of conversations in the work I do in the investment sector!
 
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Hey all, we're discussing the rise of plant-based alternatives to meat and animal by-products in this week's commercial discussion! It would be super interesting to hear everyone's input and thoughts!
I talked about this on an application a few months back. Mainly because I'm vegetarian so I have always been very aware of the market.

You should take a look at the brand 'THIS'. It's insane how much their sales have increased since they opened. Just for reference though, their registered company name is Plant Meat Limited.
 
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I got the scheme but I cant do the dates anymore because they've changed them - guessing that means you'll probs be emailed saying you've made it off the reserve list!
Sorry to hear that you can’t make the scheme. Congrats on securing a place. Thank you for letting me know!
 
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Anyone received the Bevan Brittan Watson Glaser test invite?
Absolutely not a sausage. Know lots of people have received PFO’s and invites. But I still haven’t heard anything at all. Now going on 2 unanswered emails 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ve given up tbh, they must be so so busy and I don’t want to stress them out even more!
 
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Has anyone had any experiences with applying to Eversheds using the direct training contract route? Do they look at direct TC apps only if they have not filled their spots through their vac schemes? I am just considering whether my time is invested sensibly should I complete their direct TC app! Thank you all :)
 
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