@Abbie Whitlock I did a VS in March and think it would be great to put in applications, especially since I don't have any other recent legal work experience. I will do so moving forwards, but what about previously submitted apps currently in progress? I have multiple direct TC applications which I submitted before doing my spring VS. Would you recommend sending grad rec emails to add this to my application? Thank you!
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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I have no idea if my form submitted correctly. It was a nightmare.
Could someone advise on this please? Also, does Baker mckenzie require references? I didn't see any option but someone here mentioned they required it for them. Could someone please advise on this?
I agree it's horrendous. I was timed out three times and each time despite having saved along the way numerous times I had to start again. Its quite off putting (maybe thats the point)
I applied via CV mail just now realising the text of the confirmatiom email seems outdated
Thank you for taking the time to complete Baker McKenzie's online application form for a Direct Training Contract 2027.
May - June 2025 - Successful candidates will be offered a Training Contract to commence in March or September 2027.
References to 2025 and 2027.
But hoping its okay otherwise what a waste of time that app was...
Wait, there are two baker mckenzie platforms? Can someone confirm if the second question about sector of interest to you is 300 or 400 word limit? 
On CV mail is 400 words on the other platform is 300 wordsWait, there are two baker mckenzie platforms? Can someone confirm if the second question about sector of interest to you is 300 or 400 word limit?
Dentons VI (London)!
Im still waiting. Its seems to be that those who have heard back applied to London (Could be wrong?)
The early recruitment on my AC said that everyone that gets to this stage they think they can do the job so I am hoping it is a case that if they like everyone then everyone gets through rather than a final cutting exercise
Shoosmiths email was a jump scare
Hi everyone. Needed some urgent help. I cannot locate the application portal for Baker McKenzie's Direct TC. How do we apply? Is it fsr.cvmail? Or is it through their website? Why are there 2 different methods? @Ram Sabaratnam will really appreciate help.
Nick
Nick
Just wanted to add from the previous query, I found this one link for the application portal.. but all too confusing... For anyone who applied using this link: https://careers.bakermckenzie.com/en_US/opportunities/Register, do the actual questions with word limits appear after registering? All of this feels so confusing. fsr.cvmail is/was way better in that you can look at the entire application requirements all at once. Plus the two don't seem to be at par.. 
Has anyone not heard from Withers at all? Radio silence here which I assume is PFO, but would like some closure
Are you supposed to upload a CV for the Baker TC app? Why is there an option to proceed without it also? Can someone please help?
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