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    BPP Waterloo PGDL Start Date

    Hi, Does anyone have any idea for the start date for BPP Waterloo for the PGDL- I can't find it online anywhere. I was also wondering if anyone had a rough idea for a timetable for what the average week looks like. Thanks
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    First Class Prize Award

    Hi, I recently received a TC offer and the firm (A&O) state on their welcome section that they offer £500 to TC holders who achieve a first class degree. Am I right in assuming that this only applies to those who receive the first after getting the TC contract offer? I graduated before getting...
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    Slaughter and May interview Preparation

    Reading the Slaughter and May past interview experiences seems like the written exercise is often about advising business on best growth strategy for it to follow. I was hoping someone could recommend some decent reading to get a bit of background info about this. Thanks :)
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    Public company vs private company M&A

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me a brief overview of the difference between merging/acquiring with public vs private companies? Not seen much about it in the excellent M&A guides here- is that because these all refer to private companies? Any help would be much appreciated.
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    Slaughter and May Interview and Allen and Overy Assessment Day

    Hi, Have got an interview for Slaughter and May and also for Allen and Overy but am feeling rather unprepared. Wondered what general advice people had for the days and whether anyone who had attended might be able to shed some light. I was also hoping people might have recommendations on good...

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