TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[adfs456]

Erm 97 days since Slaughters direct TC app. Is this worrying lolol

 

[Willgetatc]

Erm 97 days since Slaughters direct TC app. Is this worrying lolol

Just got PFO so I’d say no news is good news at the moment!

 

[adfs456]

Just got PFO so I’d say no news is good news at the moment!

Aghhh I'm so sorry, so rude of them after such a long wait smh

 

[nicoledm]

Has anyone completed brown rudnick interview yet?

 

[Shaky_Pete]

Has anyone heard anything from DAC Beachcroft following the critical thinking test?

 

[HasRez]

It’s been 3 months and nothing from Linklaters DTC

 

[WeGotThis!]

Has anyone received anything from Stephenson Harwood and Smoosmiths post-app for DTC?

 

[givemeaTCalreadyT^T]

Should I include moot court experiences in work exp? There’s no extra curricular section so I’m not sure if I should include this or not.

 

[legalgrad28]

Could I ask if anyone has experience with Kennedys’ response times after the partner interview stage? I had my final interview last Monday and, since I haven’t heard back yet, I’m starting to think it might be a PFO. Any insights would be really appreciated.

 

[CharlieandLola]

Could I ask if anyone has experience with Kennedys’ response times after the partner interview stage? I had my final interview last Monday and, since I haven’t heard back yet, I’m starting to think it might be a PFO. Any insights would be really appreciated.

Hey was this for DTC? I saw last year it seems to take about a month!

 

[legalgrad28]

Hey was this for DTC? I saw last year it seems to take about a month!

Hey, it was for the Graduate Apprenticeship route

 

[hmevey]

AG PFO- rip

 

[a1289]

Has anyone emailed Kennedys and heard anything back yet on when they will let us know? thanks

 

[Shaky_Pete]

Should I include moot court experiences in work exp? There’s no extra curricular section so I’m not sure if I should include this or not.

It's a moot point

 

[stew99]

anyone know when we will hear from OC post AC for dtc?

 

[cinnamonspice]

They aren’t opening DTC route for London this year (and probably going forward if I am guessing correctly). They only take on 3 London trainees and have ended up recruiting all (or at least the vast majority) of these trainees from the vac scheme for the past few years I believe. I guess they are just simplifying things and not making DTC applicants go through the whole process and get let down.

uhh that's such a bummer! thank you for clarifying though, at least I didn't hold my breath waiting for them to drop the advert later...

 

[flamingocelot]

Uploaded a random doc for the Pennington (PMC) CV just to see the other app questions and now it won't let me replace it, did anyone else have this issue?

 

[user1738]

Hi all, I need some advice not sure if this is the right thread to consult. I’m extremely grateful to have accepted a TC with CMS Dubai commencing September 2027 and a VC with DLA Piper commencing June 2026.

Will this be an issue I need to make CMS aware of? Can I still complete the VC?

My anxiety is sky high, any advice would be so greatly appreciated.

 

[Applicationally-challenged]

Just got PFO so I’d say no news is good news at the moment!

Am sorry to hear this! Can I ask when you applied?

 

[choicefox212]

Has anyone received anything from Stephenson Harwood and Smoosmiths post-app for DTC?

I know some people who have been rejected from SH already, and I know they do rolling rejections. They'll get back to successful candidates after their deadline of the 27th of March, I was told