TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[James Wakefield]

Is there anyone here who could kindly advise me on Goodwin’s direct TC process?

Is there a final interview after the initial AC?

Thanks!

 

[nfe00001]

Browne Jacobson Trainee Solicitor Pathway Amberjack - High Verbal and Numerical Intellect and 7 score across the board, don't know if that is competitive.

I scored 6/10 in people, 7/10 in firm and 4/10 in clients :/

 

[soph107048]

I’m about to submit my DTC application for Macfarlanes but I have a holiday coming up and just wanted to check the time line of next steps. Is the first test automatic and how long are we given to complete? How long after that is the job sim sent (I’m not assuming I’ll get to this stage obv.!) and how long are you given to complete? Would love a bit of info (just on timings not content) before I submit if anyone could help please? Thanks v much!

Pretty much immediate. Got 1st stage next day and 2nd stage the day after

 

[choicefox212]

I’m about to submit my DTC application for Macfarlanes but I have a holiday coming up and just wanted to check the time line of next steps. Is the first test automatic and how long are we given to complete? How long after that is the job sim sent (I’m not assuming I’ll get to this stage obv.!) and how long are you given to complete? Would love a bit of info (just on timings not content) before I submit if anyone could help please? Thanks v much!

I had the automatic assessment invitation the day after I applied (7 days notice to complete) and then literally the same day as I completed this I had an invitation to their work sim / video interview (also 7 days deadline).

It has been three weeks since I did that though, so I am beginning to lose hope. Anyone heard back from Macs about assessment days recently?

 

[cb6056]

I had the automatic assessment invitation the day after I applied (7 days notice to complete) and then literally the same day as I completed this I had an invitation to their work sim / video interview (also 7 days deadline).

It has been three weeks since I did that though, so I am beginning to lose hope. Anyone heard back from Macs about assessment days recently?

for the vac scheme i did the assessments in august and didn’t get an AC til december lol- wouldnt lose hope til you get the rejection!

 

[choicefox212]

for the vac scheme i did the assessments in august and didn’t get an AC til december lol- wouldnt lose hope til you get the rejection!

Oh ok, some hope! Glad it went well for you

 

[Ams4567]

I'm just finishing off my Ashurst DTC application but having a bit of trouble actually inputting some of the information.

First issue - there doesn't seem to be a section where I can put my SQE1 results, I'm not sure whether I should put this in postgraduate records or not? When I do it just doesn't show up so kind of confused

Second issue - it is only letting me put in 4 work experiences. Idk if they only allow you to put in 4 but I have one more to add that I'd really like to add. There is a section that says 'other experience' - but this seems more geared towards extracurriculars etc. Also when I view the app holistically it just looks really weird having the extra bit of work experience there.

Any help would be appreciated pls

 

[HMajesty]

PFOs from Slaughter and Link. Putting away my other apps for today and drowning my sorrows in alcohol