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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all! I have an AC with Pinsent Masons for a direct TC and they've asked us to prepare in advance a SWOT analysis document that we will present on the day. Anyone have any tips on the best way to go about this? I've never done a SWOT analysis before
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations!! Which office was this for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Radio silence. I'm guessing it will be closer to the end of the week seeing as though there was such a vague time frame.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah if I don't hear anything tomorrow I might email on Friday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Will do! Which office did you apply for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not sure whether I should email? Or if that just puts at a disadvantage?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I did an AC for a firm over a month ago on 24th Feb and they said they'd get back to us by end of March but I've still not heard anything. Should I email them? Or does the radio silence mea my chances of securing an offer are slim?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    At what stage was this? If you don't mind me asking

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