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  1. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello (I am briefly back lmao). Just wanted to add that some firms will say that they consider mitigating circumstances if you ask but don't seem to in practice as they value it highly (just imagine two equal applications but one with higher academics). On the other hand, I have a not-so-good...
  2. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No, I haven't. Not sure if it is automatic or in batches but I'm just waiting patiently.
  3. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    My ongoing training contract journey...fingers crossed I get one this year

    Hello people. It's been a few days since I have been here. Just took a bit to decompress and reorientate myself. Waiting on some outcomes atm and doing my best not to obsess over it so you might not see me around for a while. Still waiting on Debevoise (likely PFO), Cleary (been waiting a while...
  4. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello people. It's been a few days since I have been here. Just took a bit to decompress and reorientate myself. Waiting on some outcomes atm and doing my best not to obsess over it so you might not see me around for a while. Still waiting on Debevoise (likely PFO), Cleary (been waiting a while...
  5. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys I'm spiraling a little. Back from an AC and all I can think about are the things I didn't mention. I feel sick 😫
  6. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Morgan Lewis PFO 🥲😭
  7. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

  8. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't even gotten a TI 😭
  9. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    26/01 - maybe I just need to wait a bit
  10. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Also, out of interest, how do you guys prepare for ACs
  11. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    haven't gotten the Cleary WG invite yet...
  12. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes! That would be v appreciated ty
  13. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    S&S PFO - two emails weirdly
  14. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When I go to their office, I'll ask them for you babe dw x
  15. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah very randomly but I get a feeling they are doing it in batches maybe idk idk It's also really stressful cause I've asked for insights and nobody has answered 😭
  16. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Relationship ended with W&C, C&B is my new friend now
  17. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same boat
  18. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think I was in that convo with you lmao
  19. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    how can i prepare for a written task where I need to draft an argument? @Abbie Whitlock
  20. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    W&C PFO today. genuinely annoyed with that one cause it is a firm I really like but...we move ig

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