Hi Abbie, I am also interested in this - could you please explain more about why the AC etc stage takes longer for DTC? Many thanks.Hi!
I had a good weekend, thank you - hope you did too!!
That's a great question, and I think it depends between firms. I actually only submitted one DTC application last cycle, so it could differ at other firms, but I found that the extra time needed was simply due to the fact that there are often more application questions for DTC applications. I think the level of research needed is relatively similar, as the first few stages don't differ too much between DTC and VS. However, I found that I needed to spend more time preparing for the later stages (e.g. AC and VI) rather than the application stage
If anything, I probably spent less time on my DTC application than the earlier VS ones - mainly because I had become more confident in the research and writing element (as I'd written quite a few applications by that point!). I wouldn't worry if you aren't spending ages on a DTC application, as they are ultimately looking for the same things as a VS application - that is, your motivation, the skills you have gained, and how these make you a good fit for the firm. Best of luck!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Because there isnt the one-/two-week in-person assessment that there would be on a vac scheme, so the DTC AC has to be more thorough
Ah thank you! So the actual AC days contain more than a group exercise + interview + case study? What else do the firms include?
random but anyone applied to LBMW?
Nothing yet. Does anyone know if they decide purely on the AC day or whether they look at your whole application?
has anyone heard back from Baker Mckenzie post-ac for summer vac scheme?
They said we’d hear by the end of this week but more like the second half of the week
Does anyone have a VS from Stevens and Bolton? Loool I keep asking this (sorry) but want to know if I’m definitely PFOd or if they may call today. It looks like some offers may have already gone out, but would they do it over a couple of days rather than one day?
SPB AC! Always find VIs quite hard so glad to see I passed
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