TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Tyler2203]

I got the Freshfields PFO one where they say that your application was strong, that there are limited assessment centre available but they are currently unable to offer you a place.

They then go on to say they want to assure me that my application still remains under active consideration and there is a possibility that we may still invite you to Assessment Centre at a later date.

Is this the one everyone is referring to?

I got the same! Never had anything like this before, I’m so lost hahah

 

[greentree]

Anyone get HL stage 1 test invite today? Just wondering if it was standard cappfinity?

Got this too. Is it automatic? Saw that they also have a second test for SJT.

Also FF DTC PFO post stage 2 in dec. LOL

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

2/12

19/01 and nothing here.. please anybody who applied later and got invited tell me

 

[greentree]

19/01 and nothing here.. please anybody who applied later and got invited tell me

I applied deadline

 

[Laur2cj]

If anyone has any insights/tips for the Kennedys AC I would be grateful!

 

[lolololol]

just got the invite for hogan lovells test does anyone have insight into it is just a SJT?

 

[Myparentsdream]

19/01 and nothing here.. please anybody who applied later and got invited tell me

Wouldn't read into it I am sure it is automatic but manually sent to check for fake or double applications.

They said in the email post assessment communication is in batches I'd assume the same post app.

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

HL online test invite - assuming its automatic but for anyone wondering I applied mid October

 

[shebecomesalawyer]

has one in this second batch actually got an AC invite for freshfields?

 

[silonthesofa]

HL online test invite - assuming its automatic but for anyone wondering I applied mid October

Same. It's automatic, but at least it means they finally are processing the DTC applications.

 

[Scottishlion]

HL online invite test. Is there a Watson Glazer test too?

 

[Bob142]

Any news from CC post-AC yet?

 

[silonthesofa]

HL online invite test. Is there a Watson Glazer test too?

Shouldn't be. It's incorporated as one of the parts of the stage 1 assessment.

 

[nicoledm]

Curtis aren't recruiting this year. I was told by email.

wait i think i sent curtis an application

 

[toughcookie]

Received Freshfields PFO, I did the stage 2 test in late November.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Hl assessment! For those wondering there is a practice hub which will show you example questions for parts of the test

 

[nordicnomad]

is bakers dtc rolling?

 

[testing123]

I got the Freshfields PFO one where they say that your application was strong, that there are limited assessment centre available but they are currently unable to offer you a place.

They then go on to say they want to assure me that my application still remains under active consideration and there is a possibility that we may still invite you to Assessment Centre at a later date.

Is this the one everyone is referring to?

i got the same one. does anyone know whether there is a high chance of getting off the waiting list?

 

[lawcool]

Ahh freshfields has finally put me out of my misery!!!

 

[TortillaTC]

Good evening everyone! I’m considering applying to Stephenson Harwood for the direct TC since they usually take at least 50% of their intake from that route - is it a bad idea to apply without having done a vac scheme before? I do have legal experience but only non-UK (bar open days and insight schemes). I’m afraid that they won’t even consider me because most candidates for the direct TC will have done actual vac schemes or have other long-term commercial experience.

Thanks!