TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Hi all, thinking about applying to Sullivan & Cromwell for their DTC. As someone from a non-RG and given that a majority of their trainees are from RG unis, is it still worth applying?

 

[TortillaTC]

Hi, for fried Frank’s CV, they’ve said that we should include all grades. I have several subjects across schooling and university which would probably take at least 3 pages. There’s also no part in the form where I can input individual grades. Given this, what should I be doing?

Does everyone agree with this? I think they don't require all grades per module, just all schooling with final grades. I want to make sure before I submit haha

 

[sbbusybee]

Hi all, thinking about applying to Sullivan & Cromwell for their DTC. As someone from a non-RG and given that a majority of their trainees are from RG unis, is it still worth applying?

I’d like to know too!

 

[spamelinazoid]

What do people think the benchmark is for the Bakers amberjack? Scored really low on one pillar so im starting to obsess…

 

[tiredexhausted]

Does everyone agree with this? I think they don't require all grades per module, just all schooling with final grades. I want to make sure before I submit haha

I initially applied without grades in my CV. But after seeing a TCLA post, I wrote to grad rec, and they said

"Please resubmit your application with the relevant information on grades.​

We wish you the best of luck with your application."​

While it doesn't mention CV, it was in response to me directly stating that I missed including my grades on my CV. So I'm assuming you need all grades per module. Re GCSEs and A-levels, anyway, the form has separate questions to put your grades. Hope this helps!

 

[neverdidiever]

Does everyone agree with this? I think they don't require all grades per module, just all schooling with final grades. I want to make sure before I submit haha

I had roughly 60 modules in law school. it isnt feasible to include all of them on my cv. im thinking of just giving year end grades on the cv. Is it okay if I submit my grades in the space provided for university grade?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

I had roughly 60 modules in law school. it isnt feasible to include all of them on my cv. im thinking of just giving year end grades on the cv. Is it okay if I submit my grades in the space provided for university grade?

I just did a separate sheet to the CV including all grades as requested. I got through to final stages

 

[soon-to-be trainee]

Does anyone know how white & case processes application post app+sjt? Do they review the application or is it purely based on test scores? Thanks.