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v123

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Jan 16, 2019
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Hi all!

I spoke to a future trainee at S&S who suggested that it might not be worth applying to the firm for a TC if I haven't attended one of their events. I can't seem to find any more events that the firm is holding in the next few months and I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts on this? Do you think it's worthwhile trying to apply still?

Thanks!
 

aditik

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If you go to the open day can you also apply for a TC the same year?
Thanks :)

Hey! Yes, I am pretty sure you can. They allow you to an open day + VS/TC :) You can email grad rec to ask if you're not sure, but I know people who attended open days in August and subsequently applied for vac schemes with the firm.
 
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