TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[floral.tcla]

They might send them out in batches, don't count yourself out too early

When I applied for the Winter VS, they had sent out 3 batches for the VI. So don't worry, good luck!

ah I hadn't considered those but you're so right, ty!

 

[Matt Murdock]

BCLP SJT invite!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

BCLP SJT test invite. Sent my app 2 days ago!​

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Any idea when we’ll hear back on Baker SJT?

 

[siilvert0ngue]

just completed W&C VI... head is still spinning from the long questions + 5 second prep time

 

[TCapplicant1005]

Has anyone heard from Orrick or Wedlake Bell post application submission?

 

[summersun]

Has anyone heard from Orrick or Wedlake Bell post application submission?

I have not heard back from Wedlake yet (did not apply to Orrick)

 

[WeGotThis!]

Has anyone heard from Orrick or Wedlake Bell post application submission?

Wedlake Bell website states that their interviews are scheduled for July 2026

 

[TheHamlet4]

Hey guys,

Do you know cases where some firms open their DTC apps again? Should I expect a few more firms to open TC route if they cannot fill all their designed spots? With Reed Smith, today I've also seen Travers Smith is hiring for March 2027 start. I remember contacting Eversheds before and they told me to be on the lookout for London office in case there are empty spots.

 

[WeGotThis!]

Is there a specific format to follow for training Contract CVs or does the general CV work?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Is there a specific format to follow for training Contract CVs or does the general CV work?

Hey!

Generally speaking, a standard professional CV format is absolutely fine for training contract applications unless the firm specifies otherwise. I would focus more on keeping it clear, well-structured, and easy to scan for information rather than trying to follow a separate format

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anyone heard from SH post app yet? It’s now day 69 post app and day 51 since deadline…

Also has anyone heard from Bakers post SJT or knows when they are likely to send VIs/PFOs…​

 

[WeGotThis!]

Hey!

Generally speaking, a standard professional CV format is absolutely fine for training contract applications unless the firm specifies otherwise. I would focus more on keeping it clear, well-structured, and easy to scan for information rather than trying to follow a separate format

Thank you very much Abbie!

 

[amb303]

Has anyone heard from Orrick or Wedlake Bell post application submission?

Haven’t heard from Wedlake Bell yet and didn’t apply to Orrick—saw people on last year’s forum hearing from Wedlake Bell in mid-late June for first round interviews

 

[DesperateStudent]

Are you guys going to ask about Stephenson Harwood updates every day? I’m sure once there’s an update someone will post or better you’ll get communication directly from them.They conduct 3 vacation schemes from the research I just did that’s a lot.

It’s a little tiring to see it everyday especially now that I have an account and I get a notification sign with updates. Xx

 

[spamelinazoid]

for those who did the bakers test, was it untimed?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Are you guys going to ask about Stephenson Harwood updates every day? I’m sure once there’s an update someone will post or better you’ll get communication directly from them.They conduct 3 vacation schemes from the research I just did that’s a lot.

It’s a little tiring to see it everyday especially now that I have an account and I get a notification sign with updates. Xx

This is what this forum is for

Tons of people don’t communicate whether they have received a next stage progression btw.

 

[Maddy]

for those who did the bakers test, was it untimed?

Hi, if you are comfortable could you please share when you received the test for bakers?

 

[siilvert0ngue]

Just received TI invite from W&C 5 hours after I submitted my VI!

 

[Prudentia]

for those who did the bakers test, was it untimed?

Yes. It took me about 45 minutes.