TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[justagirl23]

Did u get a feedback report? I didn’t and am a bit worried

neither did i

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I did mine mid November and I didn't receive a feedback report.

I did mine a few weeks ago so I’m probs gna be waiting till after Easter for a response at this rate:

Edit: I also didn’t receive a feedback report but I’d done stage 2 as a live strength based TI…​

 

[Scottishlion]

Does A&O open again for September DTC start? I know that this cycle was just for March 2027+28

 

[Vgsgsgshus]

Did anyone receive an answer from Mishcon about the AC? They said they will have an answer by the end of January but still nothing for me

 

[TCGrad1642]

Did anyone receive an answer from Mishcon about the AC? They said they will have an answer by the end of January but still nothing for me

neither. so sad

 

[choicefox212]

I haven’t had anything from Mishcon yet either :/

Did they give SJTs to everyone who did the AI interview? I thought mine went badly so was very surprised to get an invite to the next stage.

 

[Vgsgsgshus]

I haven’t had anything from Mishcon yet either :/

Did they give SJTs to everyone who did the AI interview? I thought mine went badly so was very surprised to get an invite to the next stage.

I went to the open day and they did say that they will accept more people from the AI interview than usual because it’s the first year they are using it. Literally in the same position, I was not happy with my chat interview.

 

[choicefox212]

I went to the open day and they did say that they will accept more people from the AI interview than usual because it’s the first year they are using it. Literally in the same position, I was not happy with my chat interview.

Right, that makes sense. I didn’t think my SJT went particularly well either - I just wish they’d send PFOs soon

 

[choicefox212]

Also, has anyone had PFO from Stephenson Harwood DTC yet? I know they won't be sending invites until April, but the recruitment staff I spoke to said they do rolling rejections. I applied in December

 

[HMajesty]

So my Uni allows retakes to improve grades. I’ve passed all exams on first attempt, but I’m considering retaking 2 exams in which my faculty was changed mid-semester and I feel I could’ve done better in those. Do I need to disclose these retakes considering I passed my exams in first try?

Can anyone give insight into this please?

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

Can anyone give insight into this please?

i tutor uni law and this is defo really rare so i would speak to your university about what comes up on your official transcripts if you retake the exam. even if they say if you retake the initial exam wont contribute to your overall grade (meaning only the retake will) you will want to know whether it is on your transcript when you graduate. if they dont contribute to your overall grade law firms likely wont care as well.

if they do contribute and the retake doesnt show on your transcript just the final grade it should be fine to not flag this to law firms, but i would double check with law firms grad rec when you apply.

 

[Scottishlion]

If nothing from Freshfields yet, is it an assumed PFO?

 

[BM99]

If nothing from Freshfields yet, is it an assumed PFO?

I have assumed. You can too if it makes you feel better tbh

 

[Irishman11]

Some people have got pfos already, I wonder is that people who failed stage 1?

 

[BM99]

Some people have got pfos already, I wonder is that people who failed stage 1?

I think people who failed stage 1 received PFOs way back in Nov/Dec already

 

[Florencejones]

What do you think a Training Contract involves and why does that appeal to you? Any help or suggestions for what I should potentially say in an answer to this?

 

[choicefox212]

What do you think a Training Contract involves and why does that appeal to you? Any help or suggestions for what I should potentially say in an answer to this?

It's hard not to regurgitate what this firm (which one?) says on their website... How many words?

 

[TCGrad1642]

As far as i’m aware only people who got ACs for freshfields did stage 2 in nov! inshallah for us who did it in december

 

[law5tudent]

Bit of a niche one I fear, but has anyone applied for VWV and is doing the virtual presentation next week?

 

[Florencejones]

It's hard not to regurgitate what this firm (which one?) says on their website... How many words?

300 - I know so hard not to just list what their TC is like!