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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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I understand the purpose of the forum no debate in that but it’s at least 2/3 people a day, everyday.This is what this forum is for
Tons of people don’t communicate whether they have received a next stage progression btw.
It seems lots have applied to Stephenson Harwood therefore I’d assume someone will post once they receive something same as W&C and Baker McKenzie their DTC process is lucrative and attracts many that someone always posts when they hear back. Was only saying didn’t mean to offend nor receive laugh emojis for saying it..
for sure but still no harm in asking fr
Hi just for your information (not agressive at all purely informative) you can choose what you receive notifications for. Thought it might be useful if you want to deactivate those.
And while I can understand your point it's not always true. Many people applied to Ashurst and its likely someone on the forum passed the application stage but no one posted about it. So I can understand people doing the same for SH in the hope that someone will reply
Hi @Abbie Whitlock or anyone else that is aware,
Do you know if Reed Smith individually benchmarks pillars in the Amberjack?
For reference my grit was 3/9 but overall 25/36 the rest were all above 6 and my VI I thought was alright.
Do you know if Reed Smith individually benchmarks pillars in the Amberjack?
For reference my grit was 3/9 but overall 25/36 the rest were all above 6 and my VI I thought was alright.
I would recommend including insight events / open days as well in the CV just like you would in an online application. I'd also always recommend contacting the firm - they could give you their specific expectations.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
For those who applied to reed smith, how long did it take u to receive the application questions following the VI? Thanks
Interested in everyone's perspective here, but what is the better option here?
context: 25 year old non law grad already working in Civil service.
Option A) 37k solicitor apprenticeship w/ the civil service for 6 years (salary rises throughout reaching roughly 60-70k at the end)
Option B) Traditional TC route which would take at least 4 years to reach NQ (assuming no extra exams taken)
context: 25 year old non law grad already working in Civil service.
Option A) 37k solicitor apprenticeship w/ the civil service for 6 years (salary rises throughout reaching roughly 60-70k at the end)
Option B) Traditional TC route which would take at least 4 years to reach NQ (assuming no extra exams taken)
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