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

    Mmm I am sorry but your answer describe exactly what frustrates me. If you think that my brain works the exact same way as someone who has not a disability than the industry needs to update on learning disabilities.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The regulators/agencies responsibilities are immense. However, going in front of a committee and blatantly laugh in the face of people who have lost everything is a kick in the teeth. I believe that they took advantage of the shit American bankruptcy law. Sometimes PR work is as important as...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Dechert are representing Purdue pharma! Who singly caused the opioid crisis in USA. A disaster that is crippling families and bankrupting entire municipalities!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Interesting..any text-to-speech reader to suggest to this poor dyslexic gal?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    mmm..I am part of Aspire and believe me I have received more help on here than Aspire! Spending 8 hours on a single file calls for mistakes! Print and read the file out loud 3 times, or just read it out loud a couple of times.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I might really start to get angry if I receive another email saying that they can’t provide reasonable adjustments but will take into account my disability when evaluating my results. For the love of God!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For those applying to Brown Rudnick did you find information about the right CV format?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    don’t get me started! I applied to 10 firms so far and 7 asked me to do WG or verbal reasoning tests only 2 firms agreed.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Man you graduated from Durham a UK top university!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sincerely speaking I am trying to recover from Covid, so I have other priorities like getting my breath back. I was talking to a friend and she is waiting to hear from Clyde and we both feel like that applications are more complicated than ever!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Irwin ghosting game is superb!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    So in the end what’s a good percentile? I believe that accuracy and speed play a big role although not with the same value.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you @Jessica Booker and @Rob93 , I have 684 words, for now, trying to cut to 600, but will print the paper before sending my application.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Guys, How Long should a cover letter be?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, I am applying to Dechert and the second question asks to identify a number of reasons why the firm is retained by its clients. Besides talking about their expertise, I wanted to underline how the diversity of the firm’s hires reflect the diversity of their clients. What do you think?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Working full-time as a business owner whilst at university is a great achievement. Talk about your business: where did you start from and where is it know in terms of growth? What kind of business? What did you have to do in order to not succumb? Show your commercial awareness!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wow I am soooo damn grateful to be vaccinated because Covid is a mother fxxxxx baitch!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would also add, a training contract is your opportunity to understand if this is the career for you. One of my friends after his training contract has made the decision to become a well paid civil servant.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Focus on the verbal reasoning test part

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