I'm currently a third year V100 tax associate and I am interviewing with my dream firm next week. This is my first lateral interview. Other than being prepared to discuss my current and past matters, do you have any tax-specific interview tips?

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I find they always throw in a little code talk just to make sure you're conversant. So be prepared for that.

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