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Recent content by Pumpkinsoup

  1. Pumpkinsoup

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi This is not VS related but it’s the most watched thread. I have basically been offered a position today and interviewed for another position also today. It’s in-house, one is compliance and the other legal so if someone has in-house experience please DM me and I can share some more...
  2. Pumpkinsoup

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Fine I’ll stay with the truth haha.. would that apply to other industries as well? I’m thinking of applying to some PE internships as well
  3. Pumpkinsoup

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you Jessica. Am I allowed to lie a little and say that I got paid like 3.7 to give myself a little raise or room for negotiation or would that be frowned upon? The interview didn’t happen today, they rescheduled to next week. And yes I agree. wages have depressed in the UK and have...
  4. Pumpkinsoup

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think my expectations are fairly standard based on the government issued recommendation that says post bachelor degree internship pay should be 2.7-4K and masters 3.5-5k, depending on degree and market. I also know some people that have done internships at big4 companies that were paid 3.5k ...
  5. Pumpkinsoup

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes it’s in mainland Europe
  6. Pumpkinsoup

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hi If I’m asked during on an interview what my salary expectations are, what do I say? I don’t wanna go below 3k a month, ideally 3.5 because that’s what I was making at a similar role before. How would I communicate that? This is for a general legal internship, not a VS. @Jessica Booker

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