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  1. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    Commercial Discussion 2026

    Hello everyone, I thought it might be a good idea to have a place to discuss some commercial issues - how they affect law firms and clients especially. Feel free to drop anything that has caught your eye in the news and let's discuss!
  2. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

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

    Hello everyone, Hopefully this will serve as a documentation of how I was able to get a successful TC. It is a bit late in the cycle to start this but I am going stir crazy waiting for responses and updates from firms. So far I have received 5 PFO's (heartbreaking) but we move. Currently waiting...
  3. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    Academic Results

    Hello everyone, I am sure that this is an oft discussed topic but I just wanted to get a specific answer. From 2019-2024, I was dealing with complicated health issues resulting in only predicted A-Levels (A*s and As) and a barely gotten 2:1. I have one condoned fail module and the rest of the...
  4. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    Is it even worth it at this point

    Hello all, Now, don't boo me for this thread but I did want to ask this question about my specific situation. I am doing a PGDL currently and I am applying to TCs but without any previous legal work experience to back it up. I just got a rejection for the Shoosmiths VS and I have a sinking...
  5. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    Applying for TC with no legal work experience and no previous VS

    Hello all, Now, don't boo me for this thread but I did want to ask this question about my specific situation. I am doing a PGDL currently and I am applying to TCs but without any previous legal work experience to back it up. I just got a rejection for the Shoosmiths VS and I have a sinking...

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