TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[nonlawstudent98]

I can’t help but be a little frustrated. I had hope that there would be another batch of BM VI invites seeing as my SJT score was higher than some who got the VI.. of course we never know exactly what they judge on. It could’ve been judged based on answers to specific questions or something. Who knows! This just really shows not to put too much emphasis on SJT scores

 

[Magdalena6912]

Has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes yet?

Not me. Anyone ?

 

[Gracejonesd]

Anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy yet?

 

[juanitasimi]

I can’t help but be a little frustrated. I had hope that there would be another batch of BM VI invites seeing as my SJT score was higher than some who got the VI.. of course we never know exactly what they judge on. It could’ve been judged based on answers to specific questions or something. Who knows! This just really shows not to put too much emphasis on SJT scores

Yes same! Mine was higher than some who got the VI too. This whole process is deffo luck too

 

[neverdidiever]

any idea when orrick would come back?

 

[1136PX0]

any idea when orrick would come back?

Not sure about the WG, but I think ACs are after their summer vac scheme

 

[1136PX0]

Fried Frank WG!

 

[DesperateStudent]

Not me. Anyone ?

I asked them on Monday and they said early June next stages will be communicated.

 

[at1234]

Fried Frank WG!

is WG automatic or selective?

 

[1136PX0]

is WG automatic or selective?

Not sure - from previous DTC threads a few ppl said its selective tho idk

 

[CharlieandLola]

Has anyone been rejected from BM post amberjack? My application still says in progress.... but I know other people have gotten to VI

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Fried Frank WG invite!

 

[letsdothis]

Irwin Mitchell emailed saying they’re delaying their decisions for the business stream until the end of June

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

on FFs invite for the WG, they mention when the ACs will be. do people know if that is the final stage?

 

[at1234]

on FFs invite for the WG, they mention when the ACs will be. do people know if that is the final stage?

i think so

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

on FFs invite for the WG, they mention when the ACs will be. do people know if that is the final stage?

There’s two stages for FF, one in June and one in July. Idk how many people get through to each.​

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

Are FF invites rolling or is that it?

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Has anyone heard from RS or an estimate of when they'll start sending out ACs or PFOs? I sent my app out nearly 3 weeks ago

 

[Bridget1130]

Irwin Mitchell emailed saying they’re delaying their decisions for the business stream until the end of June

Oh dear so long to wait!

 

[ILauw]

For BM, if what is said is true about one wave of applicants advancing to the AC and no PFOs have gone out yet, I am more inclined to think there is a chance it's done in at least two waves. Especially, since past cycles have included more than one AC.

Lets stay strong and give it until the end of next week before losing hope.