TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TheHamlet4]

I tried to answer SJTs like a trainee and got 1 on grit other stuff was decent but I think I need write this app off

 

[SueD]

I’ve just submitted the RS VIs and couldn’t believe how weird they were - and how they bore no resemblance to the guidance given in the RA grad recruitment seminar a couple of weeks ago.

 

[spamelinazoid]

The Bakers questions were god awful. Worse than previous years.

also got the "If you progress to the next stage of the recruitment process, our first two assessment centres will be held on the 9th and 14th January 2025 at our London office." which is wildly helpful of course.

 

[livelaughlawve]

Pat on the back for me for doing 3 interviews in 8 days

 

[fta2024]

Anyone still waiting for a VI invite from BM after the SJT?

 

[radssss]

Has anyone applied for the 12 months Disney graduate legal internship (the one posted on 21 May which closed yesterday) and knows if the online assessment is automatic?

 

[hopeful33]

Hi! Anyone know how long Sullivan & Cromwell's cover letter should be? it doesn't say on their recruitment page

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Hi all, does anyone know when BCLP will tell you whether you have passed or failed the online assessment?

 

[cooked2000]

If you're successful with PH DTC, do they wait till sept to let you know? Why do they leave it till the very end of the cycle ?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

If you're successful with PH DTC, do they wait till sept to let you know? Why do they leave it till the very end of the cycle ?

I think they have two int rounds (July and Aug), so that’s probs why TC offers go out in Sept. The app deadline is June 30 and non rolling iirc.​

 

[Barakat]

Has anyone applied for the 12 months Disney graduate legal internship (the one posted on 21 May which closed yesterday) and knows if the online assessment is automatic?

I think its automatic. I applied

 

[TC??!]

Still hoping to hear back from Withers after the first interview

 

[zoobla20]

Got a rejection from CRS after being on their reserve list for the ACs for the direct training route

 

[Bridget1130]

When do we reckon we will hear back from Irwin Mitchell?

 

[MB17]

I submitted the Reed Smith SJT almost 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard back ever since. Also, no news from Baker McKenzie post-app at all. 6th cycle. Should I be worried or just move on?

 

[QuillandCounsel]

I submitted the Reed Smith SJT almost 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard back ever since. Also, no news from Baker McKenzie post-app at all. 6th cycle. Should I be worried or just move on?

For RS I wouldn't be worried for now. They are rolling but their deadline is today and seeing how people have received their tests this week, itll probably take a bit of time.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anyone heard anything from Bakers post-vi? Their ACs are usuallt first 2 weeks of June which is literally starting next week…

 

[SueD]

Just got my RS amberjack report - 3 in grit and 3 in creative force!! Oh dear. On the upside got 7 in digital mindset and 9 in applied intellect. Top band verbal intellect and mid for numerical intellect - bit of a surprise as I did maths A level! Have only done 1 amberjack before but no clue how I’d change what I did to improve my scores if I got another one. I miss Watson Glasser… Application questions stage looking v unlikely!!

 

[CheddarChaser]

Anyone heard anything from Bakers post-vi? Their ACs are usuallt first 2 weeks of June which is literally starting next week…

Nope. But I think it said they’ll get back to us within 2 weeks of completing the test, so depending on when you did it, it might still take a moment.

 

[amb303]

Has anyone heard back yet after the KN written exercise?