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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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Mar 6, 2024
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I just realised that by accident in my cover letter and application to A&O Shearman, I said "Sherman" instead of "Shearman" for about 80% of the times I used the name... How cooked am i... such a stupid mistake, I didn't even notice... At least they know that it's not Chatgpt tho 😂😂😂
oh you are absolutely COOKED 😩😩😩 burnt even
i once submitted an application for a firm with the wrong name (i was juggling 2 applications), i have never applied to that firm again😔
 

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