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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Hi @Aks.Khurana thank you so much for your kind words and advice. I will definitely follow your tips, thank you again. 😄
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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Hello, it’s been a while! Little update - I was rejected by most of the firms I applied and currently waiting to hear back from Cleary and MoFo. 😕 Weirdly, last cycle was a bit better, I got two VIs with two firms that I really liked but was rejected after the video interviews. I improved my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard from Mofo? Do you guys know when we should expect to hear back? Same goes for Cleary 🥲
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Amazing, thank you both. :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if Cleary takes into account mitigating circumstances? On their portal the only documents you can upload are the CV, cover letter and transcript.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know, I am going insane 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from Latham today for the Spring VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There is a VI at the end of the assessment. One competency based question. :)
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    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Hey @axelbeugre thank you so much for the feedback! I will definitively do!! 😁
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    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Really interesting story - I will be curious to see where this goes!
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    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Unleashing the Ozempic Effect: A Potential $100 Billion Opportunity by 2030, According to Goldman Sachs Analysts In recent years, the anti-obesity market has experienced a remarkable upswing, with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic drugs at the forefront. Both fall under the 'semaglutides'...
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    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Hey @axelbeugre thank you! It will definitely be helpful for me to get out of my comfort zone and get used to analyse and talk about news articles! I will keep you updated!😄
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    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Hey @flower can’t wait to get started and working with you! It will be fun 😁
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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Update on applications Latham &Watkins drafted and ready to be sent. To start prepping for VI potential questions this week. Skadden - skeleton plan for application, I researched the firm and I have made a little summary on what to include in the application. To start drafting on the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I attended the A&O grad rec Q&A they advised that they take a very holistic approach so they would take into account grades, work experience, performance on VI and SJT as a whole :) - let’s remain positive
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The SJT contains a VI but it is only one question I think.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For the Latham application - does anyone know if the SJT is automatic or you have to pass the application stage and then get invited to the SJT and VI?
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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Amazing! Thank you for the advice, I will definitely include it now. I will keep you updated!! @axelbeugre 😊
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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Thank you so much @axelbeugre! It’s really helpful! I will include a bit more of newest experiences. There is a section on extra curricolars - would it be worth talking about starting a new sport? -I recently started fencing, I could potentially link the skills I developed as a fencer to...
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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Hi @axelbeugre I have a quick question in terms of drafting applications. For Latham I applied last year and made it to the VI stage. I am a bit stuck in amending and drafting the application as it was good enough to pass the application stage. Should I maintain the same structure but maybe...

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