TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Scottishlion]

I applied yday!

What were the app questions?

 

[Deleted member 44323]

What were the app questions?

I don’t want to be difficult but I don’t feel comfortable saying but you can create your own portal account and check yourself. There were only three questions I think!

 

[deejaykay]

What were the app questions?

Normally when you click on the linked law firm name to the TCLA firm profile, it shows you the questions. So eg for Baker McKenzie: https://directory.thecorporatelawacademy.com/profile/baker-mckenzie.22#applying. If that helps

 

[nfe00001]

Hey all, I’ve been a lurker but decided to stop being lazy and just create an account. I graduated a few years ago and have been in full time employment in a quasi-legal, public sector job which includes tribunal appeals etc. I am applying to TCs now because I’ve always wanted to qualify into commercial but wanted to feel ‘ready’ (I have major imposter syndrome). I competitively mooted during uni and graduated top of my class (RG, but not like top five or anything), but appreciate I’ve never done a vacation scheme, only several mini pupillages as I initially intended to pursue the bar. So I don’t think I’ll be massively successful but I am going to be delusional and say why can’t it be me? Obviously I don’t have specific law firm experience, but I’m still going to try to be delusional.

I just did the stage 2 HL online assessment and absolutely BOTCHED the video questions. Oh well! I recently did the WG for Northridge and Winston and Strawn, got rejections from WBD (wild) and Fladgate. My dream was HL to be honest so slightly mad at myself!

When did you get invited for Northridge online assessment?

 

[deejaykay]

Normally when you click on the linked law firm name to the TCLA firm profile, it shows you the questions. So eg for Baker McKenzie: https://directory.thecorporatelawacademy.com/profile/baker-mckenzie.22#applying. If that helps

Sorry, I realise the above might have meant that they've changed it to something different from what's in the profile, so pls ignore me if so

 

[summersun]

Sorry, I realise the above might have meant that they've changed it to something different from what's in the profile, so pls ignore me if so

I think the questions are still the same so don't worry

 

[Deleted member 44323]

When did you get invited for Northridge online assessment?

The 13th Feb! If you’re waiting to hear back though don’t jump to stressing because they may be doing things in batches!

 

[ManifestingTC2026]

Hi guys, has anyone heard from:

Freeths (Sheffield, WG)
Addleshaw Goddard (Leeds, WG)
Ward Hadaway (Leeds, initial application)
Taylor Emmet (Sheffield, initial application)
Shoosmiths (Leeds, WG)
DWF (Leeds, initial application)
Gateley (Leeds, VI)
Howells (Sheffield, initial application)
Bevan Brittan (Leeds, initial application)
Brabners (Leeds, intial application)
DAC Beachcroft (Leeds, WG)
Stone King (Leeds & Manchester, initial application)

Thank youuuuu!!!!

 

[HasRez]

I am sorry to spam but realised I hated as a lurker not knowing where people applied haha, so currently awaiting on outcomes from :

BCLP
K and L Gates
Fox Williams
Faegre Drinker
Russell-Cooke
Farrer and Co
Shoosmiths
Ropes and Gray
Morgan Lewis
Dentons
Withers
Stephenson Harwood

I know I applied to a lot but to be frank, I didn’t put in as time as I should’ve int the applications - I do want to preface and say I’m kind of treating this round as a tester round. I’ve already made mistakes but learning for next year, and I only started applying end of Jan time I think so I missed lots of other firms!

Hey, wanted to ask is Morgan Lewis rolling?

 

[Deleted member 44323]

Hey, wanted to ask is Morgan Lewis rolling?

I don’t think the TC applications are reviewed on a rolling basis!

 

[nfe00001]

The 13th Feb! If you’re waiting to hear back though don’t jump to stressing because they may be doing things in batches!

Cool thanks! Did you hear from Russell Cooke yet? I've heard nothing

 

[Deleted member 44323]

Cool thanks! Did you hear from Russell Cooke yet? I've heard nothing

Nothing! I think the application window closed end of January 2026 so I’m hoping we find out in the next week or so!

 

[Deleted member 44323]

Has anyone heard from BCLP for DTC? I was rejected from the vac scheme but heard nothing for the DTC lol

 

[adfs456]

Any updates from Slaughters DTC for anyone?

 

[nfe00001]

Just got Northridge PFO

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

Just got Northridge PFO

Really sorry to hear that.

On a separate note maybe I am losing my mind, but whenever I ask for an update on the forum for a firm it usually ends up with a rejection within minutes or at most within the hour , this cycle really got me into making up my own superstition.

 

[sadboi]

Jones Day AC! The email said no prep needed so I will not be prepping.

 

[Deleted member 44323]

Just got Northridge PFO

I’m sorry to hear that! I’m a newbie to this thread, what does PFO stand for? Did you do the WG test?

 

[hanz123]

I’m sorry to hear that! I’m a newbie to this thread, what does PFO stand for? Did you do the WG test?

It means please f off

 

[NorthernerInLondon]

Freshfields PFO post-AC, if you haven't heard back yet it's looking good!