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Also does anyone know if it is bad to write “Q1” on an application as opposed to “Quarter” .. I used “Quarter” in my first paragraph and changed it to Q in the next few.. I wonder if that will get me a rejection if content is good.
 

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    Also does anyone know if it is bad to write “Q1” on an application as opposed to “Quarter” .. I used “Quarter” in my first paragraph and changed it to Q in the next few.. I wonder if that will get me a rejection if content is good.
    Generally consistency is good but that seems so minor - I wouldn’t worry.
     

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    Does anyone know how long Slaughter and May respond post-interview?. Its been two weeks since I had my AC and I haven't had any responses?

    Last year I did my interview at Slaughters for the VS in early January and only heard back in first/second week of Feb. They don't send out offers until they have interviewed all candidates so hang tight, no news is definitely good news in their case!
     
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