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Recent content by smileymay1234

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Sorry to ask off the back of a bad situation but how do you know what percentile you get?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Was this for Goodwin spring or summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I emailed & they said end of month so hopefully this week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Got rejection about a week ago maybe a bit more
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone done Weil in person interview & not done an in tray ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    did you do both interview and in tray already??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Got offer for AC in November for Winter VS but saying it was full so moving me to Spring/Summer and they haven't contacted me since despite x2 emails to grad rec :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Really helpful thing I read online somewhere was to read the initial statement and say to yourself "yes but you're assuming that..." and then the proposed assumption. If the proposed assumption would essentially trump the initial statement/win the argument then assumption is made. If it doesn't...

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