TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[SueD]

Yes, I was. Interviews are being held this week and next week from what I can tell by the email!

Congratulations!

 

[adfs456]

Bristows first round interview lets goooo

 

[hmevey]

guys, what questions do you ask if networking with head of recruitment/grad recruitment vs trainees as i feel like i ask them both similar things and want more unique questions

 

[rs_2002!]

What did everyone think of the hogan lovells job sim?

I don't think it was too bad but kinda ran out of time for the last VI question because I was looking at everything but the timer ...
When do we hear back about next stage - how long do they usually take?

 

[user1738]

Hi has anyone heard back after CMS Dubai AC?

 

[a1289]

Has anyone heard back from Kennedys post AC yet?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

I don't think it was too bad but kinda ran out of time for the last VI question because I was looking at everything but the timer ...
When do we hear back about next stage - how long do they usually take?

I was thr exact same I low-key ran out of time for the last question. But apart from that, I didn’t think it was too bad. I have no idea when we hear back but hopefully soon.

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

What did everyone think of the hogan lovells job sim?

I though it was okay, the questions were interesting but honestly hard to know how it went feel like they'll have a lot of really strong applicants

 

[SueD]

Anyone else waiting on Bristows? Feeling like it’s not going to good news with interviews so soon and I did the WE really early…

 

[stew99]

Anyone heard from Withers DTC?

 

[nicoledm]

anyone heard from shoosmiths or CRS (direct TCs)

 

[Jennifer2003]

anyone heard from shoosmiths or CRS (direct TCs)

shoosmiths said in the reserve email that direct TCs will get a response by May 20th so could be a while still!

 

[nicoledm]

shoosmiths said in the reserve email that direct TCs will get a response by May 20th so could be a while still!

oh i thought they were rolling, thanks !

 

[hanz123]

anyone heard from shoosmiths or CRS (direct TCs)

nope deadline is 31st March anyways for Shoosmiths

 

[katie2911]

Guys, has anyone heard back from CRS cheltenham?