TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[a1289]

That’s amazing! When did you do your AC, if you don’t mind me asking?

Thank you! Mine was 4th Feb!

 

[LauraPM]

Has anyone received any update for dtc CMS Dubai post VI?

Hey, I recently got a VI invite for CMS, would you mind sharing some insights? Was it more motivational or commercial awareness based?

 

[katie2911]

Hey, I recently got a VI invite for CMS, would you mind sharing some insights? Was it more motivational or commercial awareness based?

Hey, they were competency based, firm based questions alongside commercial awareness, if you prep for these three types you would be set!

 

[johnjoh199]

How long do Macfarlanes take to get back to you after the work sim / video interview? Haven't they done some DTC assessment centres already? Am I cooked?

the deadline is mid June so probably it hasn't yet?

 

[Stryker1234]

hello I’m new here
I’m an international candidate & wanted to ask is it too late to apply for DTC. Especially for shoosmiths, bakers & SH.. I wanna apply to the next cycle but now I’m thinking I should’ve applied to these in this cycle. I feel like I’m not prepared enough

 

[give.me.a.tc]

Please has HL sent AC invites. Don’t ignore me please

 

[nfe00001]

hello I’m new here
I’m an international candidate & wanted to ask is it too late to apply for DTC. Especially for shoosmiths, bakers & SH.. I wanna apply to the next cycle but now I’m thinking I should’ve applied to these in this cycle. I feel like I’m not prepared enough

Not too late as long as applications are still open!

 

[marisachr]

Advice needed! I have been fortunate enough to receive a direct TC offer from a firm, with only 1 week to accept the offer. I have another vacation scheme coming up next month with my dream firm. I really want to try my luck with my dream firm, but also don't want to turn down a guaranteed TC at the other firm (I have asked and they are unwilling to extend the offer deadline). Any advice on how to proceed?

 

[nicoledm]

has anyone heard back from
harbottle and lewis post stage one interview ?

 

[soph107048]

Do we think it's useful or actively unhelpful to email grad rec for firms you haven't heard from for months? It's been 5 months for Withers...

I would only email if you have other offers that you need to make decisions on soon. Firms tend to only expedite the process when they know they run the risk of losing a good candidate. If you're just curious I wouldn't reach out as they are processing applications anyways and likely will not see a reason to expedite yours and you will just get the basic "please be patient as we review applications" email.

 

[tclauser77898]

Has anyone heard from McDermott

 

[Jojo25]

has anyone heard back from
harbottle and lewis post stage one interview ?

I did about half an hour ago

 

[johnjoh199]

has anyone heard back from
harbottle and lewis post stage one interview ?

when did you do the first interview?

 

[nicoledm]

when did you do the first interview

February ! havent heard anything since

 

[choicefox212]

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has anyone heard back from
harbottle and lewis post stage one interview ?

when did you do the first interview?

February ! havent heard anything since

I haven’t heard anything from Harbottle since I applied in January… assuming the news won’t be good

 

[emily12]

February ! havent heard anything since

I did my first stage interview yesterday, and there were more slots for today for interviews too. Guessing they will start giving offers for ACs from next week if they haven’t started

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Please has HL sent AC invites. Don’t ignore me please

Haven't seen anything on the forum

 

[AryanAgg]

Any news regarding slaughters non law dtc and linklaters dtc applications?

 

[AryanAgg]

Man I really am curious if they even plan to get back or it will be a ghosted pfo on dtc's

 

[BM99]

Any news regarding slaughters non law dtc and linklaters dtc applications?

Nah Linklaters grad rec has time to organise pilates, running clubs and post instagram but they don't have time to review our dtc applications