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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No worries at all! Was just wondering from your perspective, having worked so closely with a range of lawyers!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Romiras! Thank you SO much for this advice- it's so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to explain everything! I really appreciate it.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @shannontongg @Jaysen @Daniel Boden @Dheepa @Jake Rickman @OB Private vs public M&A seat- question! I will be starting a Training Contract in the new year and had a question about seat choices. In particular, What are the practical differences (in terms of trainee tasks) between doing a seat...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker Private vs public M&A seat- question! I will be starting a Training Contract in the new year and had a question about seat choices. In particular, What are the practical differences (in terms of trainee tasks) between doing a seat in private and public M&A? What is the...
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    Foundations of Commercial Law: Practice Areas, Firm Groups and Applications *Monday Article Series*

    @Jacob Miller Private vs public M&A seat- question! Hi - thank you for taking the time to provide the information above! I will be starting a Training Contract in the new year and had a question about seat choices. In particular, What are the practical differences (in terms of trainee tasks)...
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    We Are Four Trainees at Shearman & Sterling LLP. Ask Us Anything!

    @lucyfoulkes , @NatashaRarity , @matthewadesina and @Zara.Khanche Private vs public M&A seat- question! Hi guys- thank you for taking the time to answer these questions! I will be starting a Training Contract in the new year and had a question about seat choices. In particular, What are...

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