TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[M123]

I read somewhere that they'll get back with an update in the w/c 8th December

I thought this week was when the AC’s started

 

[xyz444]

Has anyone who did Freshfields stage 2 heard back about AC invites?

 

[WeGotThis!]

I thought this week was when the AC’s started

Someone on the VS thread posted that A&O will notify candidates about AC in the first/second week of December, and ACs before Christmas.

 

[yk1906]

Any insights on Irwin Mitchell VI? I mean, is it mainly motivational or strength-based? Thanks!!

 

[yk1906]

Btw, any news about King & Spalding DTC? They said they would uplod the application from Nov 17 and there's nothing.

 

[yk1906]

Any insights on Irwin Mitchell VI? I mean, is it mainly motivational or strength-based? Thanks!!

I can help with Freshfields in return!

 

[Laur2cj]

If anyone has any insight or tips for the Irwin Mitchell assessment and VI I would be grateful!

 

[BM99]

Does anyone know whether we will receive the results for CMS WG, or do we need to reach out to recruitment for results?

 

[Bread]

If anyone has any insight or tips for the Irwin Mitchell assessment and VI I would be grateful!

Be prepared to be jumpscared with VI questions throughout!

 

[nansies]

Hi! The deadline for Slaughters DTC is this Friday. Since they're rolling and encourage early applications, do you think it still makes sense to submit an app or best to put effort into others?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi! The deadline for Slaughters DTC is this Friday. Since they're rolling and encourage early applications, do you think it still makes sense to submit an app or best to put effort into others?

Hi!

I would still encourage you to apply, even if it is close to the deadline! Whilst it is advantageous to apply as early as possible, the most important factor in whether you are progressed is the quality of your application. As long as you submit a strong, tailored, and personalised application, I would say that there is plenty of chance to make it to the next stages of the process.

Best of luck with the application!

 

[yk1906]

Be prepared to be jumpscared with VI questions throughout!

Thanks! Just a quick question: is the time prep unlimited?

 

[Bread]

Thanks! Just a quick question: is the time prep unlimited?

No I think it’s 30 seconds but you can leave the assessment whenever you want

 

[yk1906]

No I think it’s 30 seconds but you can leave the assessment whenever you want

Thanks, so I can leave the assessment mid prep and it won’t influence anything?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

If anyone has any insight or tips for the Irwin Mitchell assessment and VI I would be grateful!

Hi! I have just completed my Irwin Mitchell initial application form. I was wondering how long it took to receive the video interview link invitation? Thank you

 

[GUt02]

Btw, any news about King & Spalding DTC? They said they would uplod the application from Nov 17 and there's nothing.

Hey, last I checked, they had released it on their London Graduate Recruitment page. It's literally a Word document that you download and fill out.
Hope that helps!

 

[yk1906]

Hey, last I checked, they had released it on their London Graduate Recruitment page. It's literally a Word document that you download and fill out.
Hope that helps!

It’s a last year’s form I’m afraid. Someone on this forum said they are changing the app process and we need to wait till the end of November

 

[summersun]

Hi! I have just completed my Irwin Mitchell initial application form. I was wondering how long it took to receive the video interview link invitation? Thank you

At an online event they said it is very quick if you don't have adjustements. From eprsonal experience it took a week because they were organising my adjustements.

 

[Dannie]

It’s a last year’s form I’m afraid. Someone on this forum said they are changing the app process and we need to wait till the end of November

im going to the open day tomorrow, i'll ask and find out what the process is and respond here!

 

[yk1906]

im going to the open day tomorrow, i'll ask and find out what the process is and respond here!

Thank you so much!