TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[lowkeyloser]

@lowkeyloser Hi! Have you heard from Arnold & Porter? As far as I am concerned, I have not.

I haven't had a response yet. The recruitment brochure says that interviews for direct TC's will take place in March and April. So if we don't hear back by the end of this month we can expect an eventual PFO.

 

[rs_2002!]

Hogan Lovells update anyone?

 

[AryanAgg]

Does anyone know when King & Spalding might send responses for the applications?

 

[stew99]

I heard back from them a couple of hours ago having completed the proofreading exercise over the weekend. Hopefully, you'll hear back from them soon post the SJT

what were your high and low strengths if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[nicoledm]

got offered an AC for a firm but not my first choice of location, very conflicted

 

[ADhillon01]

Is Shoosmiths a Capp test? Need to find the time to complete it today.

 

[Alaa]

Brabners AC!

 

[nicoledm]

Brabners AC!

When did you do your VI?

 

[Alaa]

When did you do your VI?

I did mine on 21st March

 

[nicoledm]

I did mine on 21st March

thank you and congrats!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Does anyone know when King & Spalding might send responses for the applications?

I had a look at last years thread and it seems they closed apps on 24 Feb, sent ACs March 27 and PFOs March 31, with ACs held on the 6, 7 and 8 of April, and final int invites sent out about 2 weeks or so later and held in May.

Obvs this year the deadline was 30 March but they still plan on holding ACs in April and final int’s in May. So I imagine ACs would be out latest next Friday. But people might’ve heard back from K&S alr and just haven’t posted lmao.

Guess we’ll find out soon enough. It’s only 4 TCs so it’s gna be proper tough and selective. Hoping it’s a miracle AC though ngl that’d be so cool!​

 

[natz]

Hi all

I've been invited to interview for Slaughters DTC (non-law), and it's my first ever interview, so I'd really appreciate any insights!!

TIA <3

 

[LawLawLawLawLaw]

Has anyone heard back from Greenberg Traurig (GT) since their interview in March? They said they would get back before 13th April and am now thinking this is a PFO?

 

[Goodbyetc]

Has anyone heard back from Greenberg Traurig (GT) since their interview in March? They said they would get back before 13th April and am now thinking this is a PFO?

I thought they said we’d hear the week of 13th April not before?

 

[LawLawLawLawLaw]

I thought they said we’d hear the week of 13th April not before?

Ahhh ok thanks!

 

[W5690]

I haven't had a response yet. The recruitment brochure says that interviews for direct TC's will take place in March and April. So if we don't hear back by the end of this month we can expect an eventual PFO.

@lowkeyloser Okay. Thank you for your reply.

 

[Lollipopx]

Has anyone heard from Dentons London Direct TC?

 

[AryanAgg]

Has anyone heard from Dentons London Direct TC?

Nope.

 

[nicoledm]

Has anyone heard from Dentons London Direct TC?

Nothing since the VI, but the email said that ACs are being held end of April so should hear back soon

 

[hanz123]

Brabners AC!

What office?