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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Applied to Slaughters on 26th June and still nothing - is it too early to call and ask about the app?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Might be a stupid worry, but I’ve heard Slaughters really care about typos. I’ve just realised that my cover letter doesn’t have a full stop on the final sentence! Has anyone ever received an interview despite small typos?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    got my PFO today :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    is this for the Spring VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am indeed. I emailed grad recruitment and they said if not by the end of this week then early next week!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not yet heard from them since the VI, have you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did they give a time frame to when you'd hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    CRS extended the deadline to tomorrow midday!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Nothing worse than the saving icon going for 10 minutes straight then all-hires crashing
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    likewise
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