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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Hey, have you heard back? I did mine first week of February, and still nothing!
Wow! That is speedy! Would you mind saying if you were successful? I think the next stage is an in-person interview isn’t it.
I’m sure they’ll reply soon. It’s marked objectively against a rubric and you just have to meet the benchmark, so probably just a matter of when an associate gets around to reading yours.
Ah! Thanks for the info! You are very knowledgeable - have you applied to Bristows before and are you applying this round?
Thank you so much Abbie, that's helpful.Hi!
In my view, you can demonstrate knowledge and willingness on two main ways.
First, through detailed and specific research. This means showing that you understand the firm's strengths, key sectors, the types of clients they act for, recent deals, and what genuinely differentiates it from its competitors. Rather than just being able to repeat information from their website, you should be able to show and explain what that means in practice and why it matters commercially.
Second, by clearly linking your own experiences, motivations and long-term goals to the firm. Explain why their practice areas, client base or culture align with what you are looking for, and how your skills and experiences make you a strong fit for that environment. For example, in my Reed Smith DTC application, I spoke about an open day I went to at Shell and how that had made me interested in Transportation and ENR, and Reed Smith's pro bono work resonated with me due to my previous work in a legal clinic.
You definitely don't need a vacation scheme to show commitment - you just need to have informed reasoning and a convincing explanation of why this firm makes sense for you
I went to one of their workshops this year, so they went over the different application stages. Did my WE on Thursday, so expecting to hear back soon I imagine. Whole process is:
application - read by grad recruitment
VI - screened by grad recruitment
VI - reviewed by partner
WE - marked by senior associate against an objective marking scheme, need to meet the benchmark to pass
first interview - partner and senior associate
second interview - two partners from the training committee
They said last year, they were able to make offers at the start of April.
Hi! I wonder if anyone was in the same situation as me. I cannot enter my school in Baker McKenzie application as I finished it outside the UK. Any advice what should I do?
Also, I tried emailing them but got no reply so far, maybe I used the wrong email? There was this one on their website: [email protected]
Also, I tried emailing them but got no reply so far, maybe I used the wrong email? There was this one on their website: [email protected]
Yes, I was. Interviews are being held this week and next week from what I can tell by the email!
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