TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[WeGotThis!]

How long do we get to prep for the video interviews? (Reed smith app)

It was unlimited time the last time I sent in an application to them. I think you can also log back in to complete the VI, once you are done with test, is what I remember and I had done that.

 

[Lawlilly]

Simpson Thacher interview insights anyone?!

 

[HMajesty]

Any advice for W&C deal dissection? Like what format to follow, what considerations to pick, etc.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Can I talk about the same experience but draw focus on factors which relate to the question within my application?

Or will they view my application/experience as limited?

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Is it safe to assume a PFO from Arnold & Porter if we haven't heard back?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst, Bakers or SH at all recently? Lowkey think they’re all PFOs atp…​

 

[choicefox212]

Is it automatic? I thought you had to pass the first cappfinity one to get the second

The first candid one is automatic, but the second is invitation only

 

[summersun]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst, Bakers or SH at all recently? Lowkey think they’re all PFOs atp…​

I am assuming PFO for Ashurst since someone posted a week ago on Reddit about the WE...
Hope you hear back from the rest positively soon !

 

[choicefox212]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst, Bakers or SH at all recently? Lowkey think they’re all PFOs atp…​

SH was definitely rejecting people before their deadline in March. No news from them yet, which is frustrating, but don't assume PFO yet

 

[spamelinazoid]

not a pfo till it lands in your inbox people

 

[Matt Murdock]

Is it automatic? I thought you had to pass the first cappfinity one to get the second

there were people who got rejected post the first cappfinity test.

 

[futurelawyer45]

Has anyone yet done the assessment for Reed Smith ? If so how did you find it? I honestly have never felt confident with amberjack

It was actually fine. The questions were the same for other amberjacks I've done so; if you've done some before, you'd see the similarity.

 

[futurelawyer45]

SH was definitely rejecting people before their deadline in March. No news from them yet, which is frustrating, but don't assume PFO yet

I emailed them earlier today, and they got back to me saying they're still viewing applicants but will hear back soon. If that helps?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

WFW DTC PFO post app. Sent my app last week. It defo seems like these UK firms hate me lmao.​

 

[TheHamlet4]

Is White & Case DTC rolling? I've heard they are reviewing after the deadline before but on Forage it says on a rolling basis.

 

[QuillandCounsel]

It was actually fine. The questions were the same for other amberjacks I've done so; if you've done some before, you'd see the similarity.

Agreed, although I didn't anticipate how many video interview questions we would have to do

 

[Kenomy]

Invite to Verbal reasoning test for the GLP Trainee scheme

 

[WeGotThis!]

Is White & Case DTC rolling? I've heard they are reviewing after the deadline before but on Forage it says on a rolling basis.

They are usually rolling.

 

[Z48]

Is White & Case DTC rolling? I've heard they are reviewing after the deadline before but on Forage it says on a rolling basis.

They are rolling for the VS but (at least in previous years) non-rolling for DTC

 

[AryanAgg]

Im curious for bakers since I sent 2 applications one via cvmail and one via the other portal, I got a pfo for probably the other portal, does that mean the cvmail application is still active or pfo'ed?