TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[give.me.a.tc]

I’m pleased to announce my 27th PFO of the cycle so far: Mayer Brown PFO post app, SJT and VI.

Also expecting that K&S is a PFO post AC so that’s gna be the 28th PFO lmao. Oh well it’s fine.​

Well done man. Many PFOs to come and one big win following after.

 

[Matt Murdock]

Congratulations!! When did you apply?

Congrats! When did you apply and when did you finish the online assessment?

Thank you both. I applied on Sunday, did SJT yesterday.

My strengths were Collaboration, Personal Responsibility, and Adaptability. My area of development is Credibility.

 

[TheHamlet4]

I’m pleased to announce my 27th PFO of the cycle so far: Mayer Brown PFO post app, SJT and VI.

Also expecting that K&S is a PFO post AC so that’s gna be the 28th PFO lmao. Oh well it’s fine.​

Yeah, same. Although didn’t sting like Baker since I knew my VI was bad.

On an another note, I appreciate your resilience - it’s so easy to getting discouraged and lose motivation upon seeing that rejection email. You got this

 

[Rafa]

Thank you both. I applied on Sunday, did SJT yesterday.

My strengths were Collaboration, Personal Responsibility, and Adaptability. My area of development is Credibility.

Congrats - do you have any insights on W&C VI?

 

[funnyaccent11]

Any news from Shoosmiths everyone?

I also unfortunately missed Reed smith webinar, do you have insights from it? It would be much appreciated

Here are my notes:

Has anyone heard from SH post app? It’s been at least 65 days since I applied and 46 since the app deadline. They’re supposedly rolling too…​

I haven’t either and I’m like …

 

[funnyaccent11]

NO PFOS UNTIL EMAIL RECEIVED

Sorry what does PFO mean I’m new to these forums

 

[MZJxLadha]

Sorry what does PFO mean I’m new to these forums

our unique way of saying rejection (please f off )

 

[trainee4u]

Has anyone previously completed the online written assessment for Kingsley Napley?

They’re top of my list so any insight would be soo appreciated!

Thank you

I guess I'm PFO on KN as my video thing was crappy.
They did say
> We will be in touch with all candidates regarding the outcome of their video presentation by the end of next week.

I guess my PFO will come Friday

 

[AS24]

Anyone got insight into Perkins Coie VI?

 

[Gregglt]

I guess I'm PFO on KN as my video thing was crappy.
They did say
> We will be in touch with all candidates regarding the outcome of their video presentation by the end of next week.

I guess my PFO will come Friday

Thought I did well but yeah assuming PFO tomorrow too (

 

[natz]

Hey all--friend had TC interview last week at Slaughters, if they haven't contacted their references yet should we assume PFO?

Coming back to this, in case it's helpful for anyone. I had my interview today and was told they meet once a week to discuss applications and outcomes. I'm not sure what day they meet (or when your friend interviewed), but I was told I might not make it into this week's consideration, so I might have to wait an extra week for a decision.

 

[banons2]

Coming back to this, in case it's helpful for anyone. I had my interview today and was told they meet once a week to discuss applications and outcomes. I'm not sure what day they meet (or when your friend interviewed), but I was told I might not make it into this week's consideration, so I might have to wait an extra week for a decision.

I've heard they meet on Friday, if anyone can confirm--but best of luck! Hope it went well.

 

[TCapplicant1005]

I got 4-6-7-9 and medium for verbal intellect for Bakers. I'm not sure if that is good at all!

 

[W5690]

got invited to arnold and porter interveiw

@nicoledm Hi! Congrats! Which stage(s) did you pass before being invited to their interview? Thanks!

 

[nicoledm]

@nicoledm Hi! Congrats! Which stage(s) did you pass before being invited to their interview? Thanks!

just the application then interview

 

[W5690]

just the application then interview

@nicoledm Thank you for your reply! I applied to Arnold & Porter on 1st March 2026, but I have not heard back from them so I think my application was unsuccessful.

 

[nicoledm]

@nicoledm Thank you for your reply! I applied to Arnold & Porter on 1st March 2026, but I have not heard back from them so I think my application was unsuccessful.

I only heard back last week!

 

[W5690]

I only heard back last week!

@nicoledm Oh I see! Thanks a lot for your reply. When did you apply?

 

[DesperateStudent]

Hi.
I wanted to make an account to ask some questions on the direct training contract firms I’ve applied to.

I see people have got Mayer brown rejections what were the test results you got?

I am going to do bakermckenzie test now is the format different to other amberjack tests as I’ve seen there is no numerical section?

Thanks all

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Has anyone heard from SH, Broadfield or Freeths?