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  1. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any dechert news? Dwf also
  2. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Gibson Dunn PFO. Pain...endless pain.
  3. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Why in the world did Orrick reply to me past 10pm last night only to say they don't give WG results out???? Like...okay but wtf
  4. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    we actually need a support group And I might need to get my head checked cause no progressions past WG or SJTs (so far?) has got to mean something is wrong with me atp I'm actually so disappointed with myself on that
  5. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if you can reapply for Orrick in the same cycle? I think the answer is no right?
  6. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know which firms you can reapply to for dtc even after vac scheme failure? Can you do so for Orrick?
  7. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Orrick PFO post WG :( I HATE WG tests so much ugh!!!
  8. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry I meant Harbottle & Lewis.
  9. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah Harbottle & Lewis
  10. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone done a HL interview before?
  11. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey. Firstly, congratulations on making it to the AC. This is in itself a huge achievement. Apologies in advance for the unsolicited advice that I am about to give. Firstly, this is your first AC and they take practice. It's good that you're getting feedback as this is ofc going to give you a...
  12. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah idk what's going on with dechert and if they do batches/rolling. And yeah it was surprising to get a call.
  13. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What is going on with Gibson Dunn? Have they reached out for summer post assessment?
  14. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from MdR?
  15. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't heard from MoFo but some people have had calls. Haven't heard from Dechert since the app - not sure if anyone has.
  16. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ropes & Gray PFO - quite disappointed with this as I thought I had a strong application but oh well Harbottle & Lewis interview which is good Mixed feelings as I feel like some of the firms I felt quite strongly about didn't progress me
  17. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    On the deadline
  18. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Travers Smith partner interview??? Randomly called me earlier today - I applied for Summer (might be the only option).
  19. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    Commercial Discussion 2026

    Fed nominee Kevin Warsh wants to change that: He believes the Fed should run a smaller balance sheet, reducing the distortions it causes in markets as a result. Therein lies the snag: A reduced balance sheet means fewer assets, and the Fed’s largest holding is government debt. In theory, if the...
  20. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Tbh they likely have not been in our shoes. The rigmarole for traineeship has just gotten more and more complex and it is likely that the people setting these up have no idea the hoops we have to jump through. Regardless, they should have basic empathy and know what it's like to apply for a job...

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