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  1. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah. I just need to rest lmao. All this PFOs have me STRESSED and CONFUSED
  2. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ohhhh...I though someone said SJT here. I need a nap
  3. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Lol I never got a Debevoise SJT invite lmao. So probs a PFO ig
  4. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What firm? PM me if you don't want to say publicly and I might be able to help
  5. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They will probs get back in three weeks I heard.
  6. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ropes and Gray is non-rolling. Closes on the 31st. Covington are doing ACs now Debevoise & Plimpton nothing yet PR nothing Sidley nothing - my personal experience applying for summer VS
  7. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think they say it to be reassuring but it is actually annoying because they send it to everyone. The implication is "hey even though we did not progress with you its not your fault - standard were just high" but I would respect it more if they could tell me WHY they are not progressing...
  8. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys...wait. Covington Summer AC WTF WTF WTF. Summer application, applied literally just around the deadline
  9. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm still waiting. I spoke to someone at the firm and apparently they are still working through applications. I think I applied for summer tho.
  10. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    New discussion on commercial topics. Today's issue is global trade. P.S. look up mercantilism if you haven't already! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/commercial-discussion-2026.10133/post-241806
  11. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    Commercial Discussion 2026

    I've been away for a while but I really wanted to discuss the tensions between China and the USA. For years, several anti-China politicians have been advocating for a decoupling - and now, with Trump in power, it seems their wishes have been fulfilled. However, as Trump also agitates allies...
  12. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I started a thread and I find it helpful discussing things with other people. Join us! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/commercial-discussion-2026.10133/

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