TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[1stCycleApplicant]

How long after taking the CC WG do they inform you whether you passed or failed? Only took the test yesterday but just want an idea. Not got any expectations as I am really bad at the WG. ​

I got an email about 2 minutes after taking the test saying I passed

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I got an email about 2 minutes after taking the test saying I passed

Guess that means I failed the WG. Not surprising though to be honest.​

 

[enyildiz]

Guys hi! Could someone please help me figure out what 1st and 2:1 correspond to on the 4/4 GPA scale. Universities seem to have differing requirements depending on which country the degree was received from (ie Oxford requires a 3.6 from Turkey for 1st while LSE requires a 3.5 and QMUL requires a 3.3), so I’m not sure what to write on my TC applications.

For reference, I earned my LLB degree in Turkey with a 3.48 and my LLM degree in the United States with a 3.46.

 

[Prudentia]

I found CC wg relatively simple compared to others. Best of luck!

Thank you so much!

 

[Prudentia]

That’s quite innovative! Do you mind sharing what prompt you put into ChatGPT for this?

Of course!

I input the following:

“I am studying for the Watson Glaser test as part of my application to [insert law firm]. Please give me practice questions on each of the five sections of the test and make them difficult. Give me one question at a time, but do not tell me the answer until after I have attempted the question. Ensure you explain the logic and reasoning behind each answer.”

Once you’ve prompted it once and done a few practice questions it can then help you put together a study plan to address your weak points. I’ve found GPT’s explanations of the technique to be really helpful and my scores have massively improved.

 

[Prudentia]

Guess that means I failed the WG. Not surprising though to be honest.​

They say they’ll let you know within 5 working days. I don’t think CC have a set pass mark, either. Your percentile depends on how well other people do.

 

[p2bv]

Deloitte AC!

 

[Jessica Pearson]

CMS PFO post-app

 

[Jess_AspiringSolicitor]

Of course!

I input the following:

“I am studying for the Watson Glaser test as part of my application to [insert law firm]. Please give me practice questions on each of the five sections of the test and make them difficult. Give me one question at a time, but do not tell me the answer until after I have attempted the question. Ensure you explain the logic and reasoning behind each answer.”

Once you’ve prompted it once and done a few practice questions it can then help you put together a study plan to address your weak points. I’ve found GPT’s explanations of the technique to be really helpful and my scores have massively improved.

Thank you so much!

 

[manifestingthetc]

Travers PFO lol

 

[Kad28]

Same. I thought i wrote a great application as well

 

[yk1906]

Travers PFO lol

Same. First PFO of the season for me

 

[shadowboxer909]

Same. I thought i wrote a great application as well

I'm expecting mine in a little while.

With assessment centres in December, they've probably done interviewing the candidates they need.

 

[Hello25]

Anyone heard back from slaughters after interviews last week?

Yes, it took three working days.

 

[TCLAAAA]

King & Spalding open day pfo: said they can offer a February virtual insight session.

 

[shays]

Sorry fell out of loop with this thread so not sure if this has been asked, anyone heard back from Eversheds?

 

[fta2024]

does clifford chance send over wg immediately and does this have to be completed by deadline (or is it application itself only)?

 

[WeGotThis!]

Is Gowling WLG deadline at 23:59?

 

[Winter]

Travers PFO lol

Same. I thought i wrote a great application as well

Same. First PFO of the season for me

Sorry to hear guys!! Rejection is redirection. Can I ask when you guys applied?

 

[Jess_AspiringSolicitor]

Is Gowling WLG deadline at 23:59?

Yes, that’s the time listed on the TC job post on their website.