TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[WeGotThis!]

Has anyone heard from BCLP DTC?

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Travers Final DTC interview invite!!!

Congrats,. I see they're still reviewing DTC. I am wondering about the VS interview, could you ask them on D-Day?

I summon @Afraz Akhtar, he might give some insights as a future trainee there. Good luck!

 

[user123987]

Does anyone have any practice case studies they could send to me please? Thank you!

 

[sal44]

Congrats,. I see they're still reviewing DTC. I am wondering about the VS interview, could you ask them on D-Day?

I summon @Afraz Akhtar, he might give some insights as a future trainee there. Good luck!

Hi! Grad rec said that we should hear back before the end of February, so I’m guessing it’ll be a little wait until then!

 

[nicoledm]

Harbottle and Lewis in person interview

 

[summersun]

Harbottle and Lewis in person interview

Congratulations !! May I ask when you applied ?

 

[nicoledm]

Congratulations !! May I ask when you applied ?

9th of November !

 

[summersun]

9th of November !

Thanks ! Good luck !!

 

[lucy_p]

Does anyone have any insights into Bristows VI?

 

[TA04]

Have Baker Mckenzie sent ACs out?

 

[legallybrunette8]

Harbottle and Lewis in person interview

Congrats!! I didn't think they would be rolling omg.. How much notice did they give for the interview?

 

[lucy_p]

Has anyone heard from Irwin Mitchell?

 

[Sel]

Just got the AC invite for DTC with Gowling!!! Does anyone have any tips?

 

[rain2801]

CMS VI! Any advice would be appreciated, have never done a VI before.

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Does anyone have any practice case studies they could send to me please? Thank you!

Hello!

I used this resource from Jacob Miller when preparing for case studies last cycle, and I found it super useful - it might be a good starting point!

Best of luck

 

[nicoledm]

Congrats!! I didn't think they would be rolling omg.. How much notice did they give for the interview?

They had multiple slots available over the next two weeks

 

[Maddy]

Any response from Pinsent Masons ME?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Hi guys, just wanted some advice. As someone who after graduating decided to go into legal tech at a MC firm and now a few years after graduating is looking to go into practice, do you think it is worth looking at TC applications? I’ve been so focused on VS applications but since not progressing as far as I would have wanted this application cycle, do you think I can apply for direct TCs? Despite not having done any VS but I have worked in a law firm just not in a directly legal capacity.

That is the question. What level of experience is required to do a DTC @Jaysen could you help?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Hello everyone, I thought it might be a good idea to have a place to discuss some commercial issues - how they affect law firms and clients especially. Feel free to drop anything that has caught your eye in the news and let's discuss!:

Commercial Discussion 2026

Hello everyone, I thought it might be a good idea to have a place to discuss some commercial issues - how they affect law firms and clients especially. Feel free to drop anything that has caught your eye in the news and let's discuss!

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[amas202]

Pinsent Masons ME AC Invite