TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[yk1906]

Is not it’s a way to make their job easier and also miss out on lots of good candidates! Their loss honestly

I know I know...

 

[p2bv]

I scored 11... It was the first Arctic Shores so maybe it's fair

What's considered a 'good score' for Artic Shores?

 

[Jess_AspiringSolicitor]

Scored 12/20 in Gowling WLG Arctic Shores

Losing hope!

Wait huhhh, I completed their Artic Shores test over the weekend… I didn’t know we get scores! It’s the first Artic Shores test I’ve ever done. How would I find out my score?

I only received an assessment feedback email so I have read my report, but it doesn’t mention a score.

 

[WheresYourUCL]

If you have not received wg outcome for CC after 2 days is it a bad sign.

 

[WeGotThis!]

Wait huhhh, I completed their Artic Shores test over the weekend… I didn’t know we get scores! It’s the first Artic Shores test I’ve ever done. How would I find out my score?

I only received an assessment feedback email so I have read my report, but it doesn’t mention a score.

I just added all the dimensions on the scale.

 

[TCLAUser1]

Hi does anyone know if the deadline for CMS direct TC on the 30th November is just for the online application or for WG/VIs too - and if so, is it too late to apply to CMS?

 

[Prudentia]

If you have not received wg outcome for CC after 2 days is it a bad sign.

They say that they will let you know within 5 days. I passed the WG and found out within 3 minutes. They tend to let you know quite quickly if you’ve passed it, but don’t count yourself out until they say so.

 

[msclm]

Recruitment day for travers smith

 

[noahsmiit01]

How long did it take you guys to receive a report from FF stage 1?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

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.

I have received mine now, thank you. Just been preparing how I would respond to different situations as a trainee, linked to feedback and weaknesses etc. Hopefully will be alright

 

[Deleted member 29181]

Has anybody heard back from A&O Shearman for direct TC applications?

 

[Starfish31]

Does the slaughter and May cover letter have to be one page long? Also who should I address it to?

 

[Rads]

hello does anyone know how much time Slaughter and May takes? And if an application submitted this week has any chance to getting considered?

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Someone said they will send out updates after the deadline

Thanks!

 

[wetbread]

Paul Hastings December Insight Day invite - just now

 

[Dannie]

From K&S Open Day -

Apps open Dec 2. Its the same Qs from the document thats up right now

Same process as last year

Not rolling!!

 

[yk1906]

From K&S Open Day -

Apps open Dec 2. Its the same Qs from the document thats up right now

Same process as last year

Not rolling!!

Thanks a lot!! Have they given any general recommendations on what to focus on in the Work section and open questions?

 

[Dannie]

Thanks a lot!! Have they given any general recommendations on what to focus on in the Work section and open questions?

Not really except to tie it back to them always and keep it specific to your motivations

 

[bells123]

I’m just looking at the Irwin Mitchell application form and I don’t see any of the questions you’d usually expect to see on an application? Do IM go off the VI and assessment that they’ll send you the link for? I just want to make sure I’m seeing everything I’m supposed to be Lol

 

[WheresYourUCL]

They say that they will let you know within 5 days. I passed the WG and found out within 3 minutes. They tend to let you know quite quickly if you’ve passed it, but don’t count yourself out until they say so.

Thank you this is helpful. I have also heard from friends that they got rejected from the test and heard within minutes so am just nervous like can you put me out of my misery if I did not pass the test.