TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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

 

[aspiringtcholder]

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!

 

[ellischloe]

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?

 

[aspiringtcholder]

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

 

[aspiringtcholder]

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!

 

[aspiringtcholder]

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.

 

[aspiringtcholder]

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!

 

[aspiringtcholder]

It means please f off

I can’t tell if you’re being fr😂😂😂😂

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I can’t tell if you’re being fr😂😂😂😂

Nah it acc does mean please F off no joke. I want to know who was the creator of the term PFO on the TCLA forum. I’m acc curious about it now. 🧐​

 

[aspiringtcholder]

Nah it acc does mean please F off no joke. I want to know who was the creator of the term PFO on the TCLA forum. I’m acc curious about it now. 🧐​

I am internally screaming, I thought it was like a serious acronym!

 

[hanz123]

I can’t tell if you’re being fr😂😂😂😂

I am