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Recent content by ZaraN

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can I just confirm that Irwin Mitchell make you do an online SJT and then invite you to a video interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is Clyde & Co video interview invite automatic? And how long do they give you to complete it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! Has anyone done the Slaughter and May article interview yet? Where they get you to read an article and discuss it with you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! Can we book mock interviews with the TCLA team? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know what the Slaughter and May written exercise consists of? E.g. is it M&A based, how long do they give you to do it, and how many pages is the document? Would appreciate any help :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nice! 😍Did they send you an email about academic references?

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