TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[spamelinazoid]

This whole thing is confusing asf. The email I got from Bakers just confirmed they received my app. I got no outline of timeline expectations, for either 2025 or 2026. Idek what to expect now…

Does this mean we were supposed to submit the app on their website using the new portal and the CvMail one is outdated? I used the new portal to apply so hoping they’re accepting both…​

Surely they must accept both, if both are available...otherwise where does my information go??

I assume the newer one is the one they want us to use moving forward, google says its their new global onboarding system. However, it sucks.

If CV mail is still up and accepting submissions of our applications and data then someone somewhere at Bakers is receiving it.

 

[nicoledm]

Invited to harbottle and lewis AC! very surprising was expecting a PFO as my interview was start of Feb and never heard anything

 

[baj5]

Mayer brown test!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Mayer Brown DTC SJT invite! Pretty sure that it’s an auto test but idc I’m gna take the small W…​

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

Also got the Mayer Brown DTC SJT invite! Does anyone have any insights into succeeding in the test? Happy to help out with a range of other firms.

 

[JLaw56]

Mayer Brown DTC test invite! I would also be grateful for any tips on how to approach this test.

 

[soon-to-be trainee]

This whole thing is confusing asf. The email I got from Bakers just confirmed they received my app. I got no outline of timeline expectations, for either 2025 or 2026. Idek what to expect now…

Does this mean we were supposed to submit the app on their website using the new portal and the CvMail one is outdated? I used the new portal to apply so hoping they’re accepting both…​

Same here just a confirmation. Used the portal on their website as well.

 

[amb303]

Does anyone know if Wiggin sponsors international applicants for TC?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Mayer Brown DTC ACs don’t take place until July and we apps won’t hear back until June 30… that’s a pretty long wait, but at least they communicated the timelines in advance lmao:

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[TheSaulGoodman]

Anyone have any idea of Hogan Lovell's timeline? did the stage 2 ages ago

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Does anyone have opinions on self funding the SQE? I've heard good and bad things so would appreciate any advice

 

[i_need_a_holiday]

hii, does anyone know which test provider Mayer Brown uses?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

hii, does anyone know which test provider Mayer Brown uses?

It’s amberjack, same as SH, Weil, Bakers, etc.​

 

[i_need_a_holiday]

It’s amberjack, same as SH, Weil, Bakers, etc.​

thankyou so much!!

 

[soon-to-be trainee]

I have received feedback about not being concise in delivering my answers in interview multiple times. Does anyone have any advice in how to improve this? Thanks

 

[CharlieandLola]

Anyone else on the Perkins Coie call? Did they mention whether the vac scheme gives opportunities to become a LBA?

 

[Futuretrainee002]

Anyone else on the Perkins Coie call? Did they mention whether the vac scheme gives opportunities to become a LBA?

Hey I asked this question the other day, the vac scheme itself doesn’t provide the opportunity to convert/become an LBA.

 

[TortillaTC]

Hey I asked this question the other day, the vac scheme itself doesn’t provide the opportunity to convert/become an LBA.

+ FYI, they don’t sponsor visa either.. you must have the right to work for the LBA.

 

[a114]

anyone who did ashurst cappfinity, how long did it take to receive feedback report?

 

[Nessa0903]

Does anyone have any insights into the Mayer Brown online test/VI? I can give insights into a few other firms. Any advice is welcome!