TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[hxnnahrobinson]

Hey

I would say the best piece of advice for VI's generally is to speak clearly, and not to speak too fast. Graduate recruitment knows you will be nervous, and that is ok! I would say the best VI's are delivered in a composed, and thought through manner. In terms of CMS specifically, I would say their scale and sheer number of offices are worth mentioning, but make sure you substantiate this with the numbers!

Here is a link to what CMS have put out, it will be helpful for you to take a look over!

Hints & tips · CMS Emerging Talent

cmsemergingtalent.com

I hope this helps, and if you have any more questions, feel free to reply to this message!

Thank you!! This is very helpful

 

[qaz99]

Has anyone heard anything from McDermott?

 

[elle woods]

man guys, I thought I was doing so much better this week in terms of posting less.. just checked leaderboards and yep there i am 😭

 

[Freshcutgrass]

Has anyone heard back from A&O after their direct TC AC? Sincerely, impatient haha

 

[elle woods]

Has anyone heard back from A&O after their direct TC AC? Sincerely, impatient haha

From what I've heard, the last AC was on Monday, so I doubt they'll get back this week, much less today lol

At the very soonest it may be Friday, but I would assume it will be early next week.
That's based off how long they took to get back to us for the vac ACs - best of luck!

 

[Freshcutgrass]

From what I've heard, the last AC was on Monday, so I doubt they'll get back this week, much less today lol

At the very soonest it may be Friday, but I would assume it will be early next week.
That's based off how long they took to get back to us for the vac ACs - best of luck!

Thank you so much!

 

[sal44]

the wait for freshfields is killing me 😭😭😭

 

[p2bv]

VI for CMS (finally haha)

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

the wait for freshfields is killing me 😭😭😭

This week has been so bad for rejections that I can’t even imagine a world where Frehsfields give me an AC 😂my brain can’t even comprehend the idea of good news

 

[radssss]

Anyone heard back from fieldfisher?

 

[SemperParatus]

Anyone heard back from fieldfisher?

No, this is the only one I’m genuinely so disappointed in, I applied 16th November and still no news, haven’t got an online assessment invite, I exceed the entry requirements and there is nothing on my application form to stop me progressing, gutting mate

 

[choicefox212]

Need some advice re tutoring…

Are any of these admissions tutors legit? Would love someone to look over my applications and do some interview practice, but I’m wary of being scammed.

Also, any I’ve seen seem to specialise in corporate/commercial, and I am only looking at private client firms (small-medium).

Thanks in advance!

 

[shadowboxer909]

man guys, I thought I was doing so much better this week in terms of posting less.. just checked leaderboards and yep there i am 😭

You're literally the most prolific poster here lol. I see your name in every other comment - it's very impressive to be honest.

 

[elle woods]

You're literally the most prolific poster here lol. I see your name in every other comment - it's very impressive to be honest.

😭 please, I've been trying to come on here less because it's a way for me to procrastinate while still feeling productive HAHA
it's okay, my new goal is to fall down in the leaderboards...

 

[Rads]

Any non-law candidate heard from Slaughter and May recently?

 

[TCLA0322]

Has anyone heard anything from McDermott?

too early for them, I would say probably end of Jan- Feb