TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[eoliver6]

Irwin Mitchell PFO, gutted 😭

Which office? Sorry to hear

 

[lucy_p]

Which office? Sorry to hear

Bristol

 

[justagirl23]

Hey - I saw that a few people have been receiving PFOs/AC invites for Freshfields DTC this week. Did anyone complete Stage 2 in October/November and still not heard anything?

same completed stage 2 around 26 nov and still havent heard anything back

 

[jj238]

Have Baker Mckenzie sent ACs out?

I don't think so. Have you completed the video interview?

 

[Scottishlion]

same completed stage 2 around 26 nov and still havent heard anything back

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

 

[lawcool]

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

I did mine 17th December but I didn’t either

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

I did mine 17th December but I didn’t either

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

 

[LiveLaughLawyer]

Hey,
Could anyone please provide insight or advice into the Kennedys assessment centre ? I'm happy to help with firms CMS, Baker Mckenzie, Clifford Chance, Charles Russell Speechlys, ,Mishcon de Reya, White and Case. Thank you!

 

[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?