TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[SueD]

Just been invited to complete Farrer & Co's DTC proofreading exercise!

Well done! Can I ask when you applied please?

 

[choicefox212]

Still no news from Stephenson Harwood, anyone? I also assume no news from Farrer is bad news at this point...

Also, how long does Withers generally take to get back to you after their first stage interview? It's also now been like 7 weeks since any contact with Macfarlanes...

On a different note I have an interview at a firm called Ogier in Guernsey next week. I really like them - they do pretty much exactly what I want to do - but has anyone got more info on them? Any tips for interviewing for non-London TCs despite doing my PGDL and work experience in London? I worry that I'll be cast aside because they assume I'll want to come back as soon as I qualify

 

[Alaa]

Still no news from Stephenson Harwood, anyone? I also assume no news from Farrer is bad news at this point...

Also, how long does Withers generally take to get back to you after their first stage interview? It's also now been like 7 weeks since any contact with Macfarlanes...

On a different note I have an interview at a firm called Ogier in Guernsey next week. I really like them - they do pretty much exactly what I want to do - but has anyone got more info on them? Any tips for interviewing for non-London TCs despite doing my PGDL and work experience in London? I worry that I'll be cast aside because they assume I'll want to come back as soon as I qualify

If you applied to Farrer - the confirmation of application email stated "If you have applied for a September 2028 Training Contract, you will hear from us at the end of May, with the majority of interviews taking place in June to the end of July."

 

[choicefox212]

If you applied to Farrer - the confirmation of application email stated "If you have applied for a September 2028 Training Contract, you will hear from us at the end of May, with the majority of interviews taking place in June to the end of July."

That's what I thought, but other people are getting invitations so I was confused!