Twenty years ago, on my graduation from law school, I would have liked to have had the chance to join the partnership, but the substantial investment required would have made such a move impossible.
2 events in the past liking and the opportunity to partner.
(A) I would have liked to have had the chance
Opportunity presents first and liking of the opportunity happens next hence " had is needed for opportunity.
Also this is hypothetical situation hence would is used in the past tense.
(B)
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2 events in the past liking and the opportunity to partner.
(A) I would have liked to have had the chance
Opportunity presents first and liking of the opportunity happens next hence " had is needed for opportunity.
Also this is hypothetical situation hence would is used in the past tense.
(B)
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