TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[bells123]

submitted my FF app on Saturday and not received a test link yet so I’m guessing they’re not automatic? Getting a little worried incase it means I’ll have missed the deadline then if the test is part of the first stage!

 

[yk1906]

submitted my FF app on Saturday and not received a test link yet so I’m guessing they’re not automatic? Getting a little worried incase it means I’ll have missed the deadline then if the test is part of the first stage!

I waited a week for stage 1 I think

 

[bells123]

I waited a week for stage 1 I think

Thank you!! Do they count the test as progression to the next stage/having initially submitted before the deadline then do you think? I didn’t find this very clear from the website

 

[yk1906]

Thank you!! Do they count the test as progression to the next stage/having initially submitted before the deadline then do you think? I didn’t find this very clear from the website

I’m pretty sure the deadline is for application only, otherwise they would’ve been very clear, like AO S. I think they screen applications before sending tests also

 

[Irishman11]

I did my stage 2, has nobody progressed beyond that yet?

 

[yk1906]

I did my stage 2, has nobody progressed beyond that yet?

Haven’t seen any progressions for AC, at least for DTC.

 

[Irishman11]

Haven’t seen any progressions for AC, at least for DTC.

Fair. I thought it was fairly challenging would be interesting to see how I got on. I hope I get an outcome one way or the other expeditiously.

 

[yk1906]

Fair. I thought it was fairly challenging would be interesting to see how I got on. I hope I get an outcome one way or the other expeditiously.

I agree!!

 

[bells123]

I’m pretty sure the deadline is for application only, otherwise they would’ve been very clear, like AO S. I think they screen applications before sending tests also

Thank you, that puts me at ease a little! I was starting to panic

 

[Scottishlion]

If you haven’t had an AO TC AC invite yet, does that mean you’re rejected?

 

[yk1906]

If you haven’t had an AO TC AC invite yet, does that mean you’re rejected?

I wouldn’t assume…there are thousands (or a lot, anyhow) applications and they are non-rolling + I’ve only seen one AC on this forum so far

 

[p2bv]

Fieldfisher interview!

 

[p2bv]

Congrats! How long did you wait to receive the test?

Applied on the 8th of November, and received my test invite on the 26th

 

[lelezb1]

Fieldfisher interview!

Congratulations! Was it for the scheme or dtc?

 

[p2bv]

Congratulations! Was it for the scheme or dtc?

Thank you! DTC

 

[Irishman11]

Travers pfo

 

[M123]

Travers pfo

same I put so much effort into the application too

 

[Irishman11]

I think Travers doesn't really have a huge amount of slots for DTC and recruits mostly via VS.

 

[Kakaboo]

Do you have to complete the Irwin Mitchell VI before the deadline or just the application? Thanks

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I think Travers doesn't really have a huge amount of slots for DTC and recruits mostly via VS.

I think the DTC was for 2027 intake. They have a later intake for 2028/29 which has a deadline for mid Jan (same as the VS). They might have only had a handful of spaces for 2027. Pretty sure the firm allows you to re-apply if you were rejected after your initial application too.​