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  1. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    There was a whole discussion about this a few days ago (maybe last week) and I agree. But maybe I am also biased cause I just hate them lol.
  2. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So update - no V&E response, no Morgan Lewis, no PW... I feel like firms are purposefully conspiring to stress me out the most lmao
  3. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't gotten anything from them so probably
  4. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Out of interest...what cycle is everyone on?
  5. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    https://www.weareamberjack.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AmberjacksModelforIdentifyingPotential.pdf
  6. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey Donna, how can I PM you? I think your profile is limited.
  7. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys. I really don't think the back and forth is conducive to a productive environment. I really enjoy coming here and (personally) as someone who hasn't progressed very much, I don't mind seeing others talk about their success. Because I don't talk with anyone about how stressed I am all the...
  8. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm worried about doing DTCs as I have never had a VS and I don't have much work experience
  9. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think M&A is likely because it can also overlap with lots of things
  10. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    you are getting marked on collaboration and how you work in a team - contribute but don't speak over people
  11. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No I know. I think everyone is just having different opinions and I agree with all of them.
  12. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Best of luck in your future endeavours @Afraz Akhtar. Sure you'll smash it!
  13. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Its weird cause I felt strangely confident. To fall apart here is a lot right now. And the last week has been back to back PFOs or just silence.
  14. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys...I'm actually freaking out rn. I am so stressed, my levels of anxiety are so high. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

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