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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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I think Macfarlanes and Morgan Lewis allow you to re apply in the same cycle if PFOd post app for the VSs. These DTCs are both still open.
Only post app pfo?
Thank you... Will definitely try thisMy approach is to generally pretend as if I'm just talking to myself in the mirror (though obvs try look at your camera as much as possible) - I usually practise what I expect to come up (why law, why x firm etc, news story etc) in front of my mirror - and I also have bullet points on sticky notes stuck to the side of my laptop / a split screen between VI and my notes app of the key points I want to hit in potential answers which I find really helpful - just what works for me though everyone approaches them differently
Also in terms of vocabulary its a sticky one because you don't want to sound over rehearsed or too technical, I'd say try to be professional as much as you can while also being yourself and don't get thrown off or panic if you don't word something correctly - best of luck
I'd prioritise doing things that change your state, like exercising, or activities that you like to do for self-care.Would appreciate any advice on how to relax /stop stressing about an AC - I had one today and honestly don't know what to think, I feel like the motivational portion went as well as it could've gone but in the presentation/competency portion I think I was less focused, my interviewer prompted me ('do you have anything lese to say about x?') and I didn't expand because tbh I would've been out of my depth....feeling quite stressed out about it now as its my ideal position
But it's also okay if you find yourself stressing! That's a sign of how much you care. As long as it's not making you unwell, it's okay to think about it, while knowing whatever is meant to be will happen.
I applied but haven’t heard anything - I’m pretty sure they don’t review DTC apps until after their vac scheme so expecting July time
Fingers crossed for Bakers and SH news today?
Ashurst DTC anyone?
I get so nervous on Friday afternoons now lol
One tip I've heard is to blue-tack a photo of a family member or friend next to the webcam so it feels like you're speaking to another person. Or just do enough applications that you stop caring so much about each specific one and only allow yourself to get invested when you get the AC invite.Asking out of curiosity..... How do you all approach VI questions? I feel so nervous speaking to a small dot of light near the camera of my laptop.
Usually I am not so nervous talking to people face to face, however audio calls or even video recording makes me so nervous that I don't get the appropriate vocabulary to speak effectively. Is it just me or does this happen to everyone else?
This is my first cycle of trying and I have been disqualified prior to the assessment centre stage (thrice) because I messed up the VI portion
Do you all have any tips to overcome this?
Thanks a ton
Hey does anyone know of any complete database of application questions for firms from this cycle? For both vac scheme and DTC (but primarily vac schemes)?
I’m thinking of potentially preparing answers now and then sending applications as soon as they open up next cycle (assuming there is little/no change to questions).
I’m thinking of potentially preparing answers now and then sending applications as soon as they open up next cycle (assuming there is little/no change to questions).
I took this approach in my previous cycle (My first cycle).
I applied to nearly 30 firms, missed 4 ACs by getting disqualified at a stage before the AC.
Hence I am rethinking my strategy for applications, including perfecting the VI aspect of the recruitment process. Maybe the problem was I didn't care too much about each application :/
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