TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[SueD]

Does anyone know when Harbottle and Lewis start to do anything?

 

[cb6056]

Guys, has anyone heard back from CRS cheltenham?

I got a holding email last week that said they'd get back in the next 3 weeks

 

[TortillaTC]

Do we know if Arnold & Porter recruits via the direct TC route (given that they have 4 spots only)?

 

[yellowponytwin]

I got a holding email last week that said they'd get back in the next 3 weeks

from the Cheltenham office? wondering if it's a bad omen that I haven't had a holding email from them

 

[yasmars]

I have vac scheme at bird and bird but I currently live in Leeds and my family live in Durham, so I was wondering if anyone knows if firms, or even specifically bird and bird, historically provide accommodation or funds for accommodation for those who can't commute in?

I would directly reach out to the firm about this. I know some firms provide some support for accomodation

 

[WeGotThis!]

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]

I selected a random one, and on the next page there is a space where you can enter your school name manually. So that's what I did.

I had emailed them but didn't receive a reply either.

 

[WeGotThis!]

Has anyone heard from Stevens & Bolton post-app?

 

[_microwaved]

Does anyone know if Vedder Price provides sponsorship for TCs? Thanks!

 

[TrriPi]

What did everyone think of the hogan lovells job sim?

Seemed fairly standard for the most part, except the last VI question which I still felt was pretty easily answerable. Results could be up to the execution of the VI answers.

Mind sharing if you received a confirmation e-mail after completing it? I'm feeling kind of anxious as I haven't gotten one. Was wondering if it would be worth to e-mail the recruitment team as apparently there was an issue with Rare sending the invitations last week.

 

[AryanAgg]

Does anyone have any info regarding linklaters dtc timeline?

 

[BM99]

Does anyone have any info regarding linklaters dtc timeline?

None. It's a joke.

 

[legalbeast]

Has anyone heard back from Kennedys post AC yet?

no

 

[Tintín]

I took mine on Friday and just heard back today

Did you apply for the earlier intake if you don’t mind me asking ?

 

[sl0712]

I selected a random one, and on the next page there is a space where you can enter your school name manually. So that's what I did.

I had emailed them but didn't receive a reply either.

thank you!

 

[AryanAgg]

Not all, but majority

Was this information given in one of the events? Just curious.

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Was this information given in one of the events? Just curious.

No, the time I got the jumpscare email I replied it back to ask (cos I don't wanna to waste my time to attend if it's meaningless lol)

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Seemed fairly standard for the most part, except the last VI question which I still felt was pretty easily answerable. Results could be up to the execution of the VI answers.

Mind sharing if you received a confirmation e-mail after completing it? I'm feeling kind of anxious as I haven't gotten one. Was wondering if it would be worth to e-mail the recruitment team as apparently there was an issue with Rare sending the invitations last week.

Don't stress mine took a while to come through

 

[33potatoes]

Was anybody successful in securing Fieldfisher DTC?

Yes, got a call w an offer yesterday, you?

 

[AryanAgg]

are bclp and baker mckenzie dtc applications rolling?

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Don't stress mine took a while to come through

Interesting, I did receive it within 5 minutes after taking the test, not sure if someone take hours to receive like Macfarlanes as I did it a day before the deadline, so it might be dependent on the traffic.

Good luck for all of us!