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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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Does anyone know how long after sending the initial WG invite email Bakers send the actual link to the test? I got an invite yesterday and it said details would be sent in a few days but I’m wondering if anyone could let me know how long it took for them to receive these details?
 

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Does anyone know how long after sending the initial WG invite email Bakers send the actual link to the test? I got an invite yesterday and it said details would be sent in a few days but I’m wondering if anyone could let me know how long it took for them to receive these details?
I received the invite on the 14th and was sent the test link on the 17th
 
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M777

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For anyone who has done Weil AC, just wondered if you had any advice on how to prepare? Any useful articles I can read to research rivate equity, Weil's global strategy etc?
 

teddyowen34

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Still haven't heard back from Slaughters for Summer VS. Interviews are meant to start next week, and all my friends have either been rejected or invited to interview. Not sure what to do. How common is it for an application to slip through and be forgotten about?
I also haven't heard back. I applied close to the deadline, so I am expecting my application to be read later in the process. I am assuming that they will keep spots for interviews in the later end of the interview-window.
 
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Hi everyone
Just a question about the 'what's a recent news article that interests you and how will it impact the firm' question.
Is it ok to talk about something the firm is involved in i.e their client is one of the parties concerned. I know it's a bit risky but it is something I'm genuinely interested in.
 
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