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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I concur.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Wait, Morgan Lewis have merged with Cooley?!😂😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did you hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    100%, I noticed this the other day and three applications I submitted which I honestly knew were not strong, I got through to the next stage 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wonder why they re-open, its interesting. Could it be because not many candidates applied or another reason I wonder...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What does PFO mean? I'm seeing this phrase lots in the forum but don't understand its long form.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The Networking Dinner?
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    Hi, Did you apply for Shearman's WVS? I interviewed two weeks and heard nothing since so I'll...

    Hi, Did you apply for Shearman's WVS? I interviewed two weeks and heard nothing since so I'll just assume its a PFO as others have heard back :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you both for that information! I can understand how it looks from a graduate recruiter's point of view when you abbreviate the firm's name to something that isn't really recognised, for example Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom can be abbreviated to 'Skadden' or Skadden Arps'. :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Following on from the above discussion how could I abbreviate Slaughter and May or is it not possible? I can't replace the 'and' with an asterisk as that is how it is spelt and equally using 'Slaughters' looks unprofessional and colloquialized. Any tips? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    did you hear back for the WVS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    My friend got a link to book her interview on Friday so I presume so!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did you hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Rejection - an hour ago :(
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