TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Willgetatc]

Are FF invites rolling or is that it?

I think that's it from prior DTC posts

 

[summersun]

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

Last year people got AC invites early/mid july but the deadline was later than this year so I'm hoping we'll hear back in the next couple of weeks. They are rolling bit usually don't send AC invites before their deadline I think and it was this week

 

[LH4]

Has anyone heard from Bates wells or Penningtons post app? For London office direct tc

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Last year people got AC invites early/mid july but the deadline was later than this year so I'm hoping we'll hear back in the next couple of weeks. They are rolling bit usually don't send AC invites before their deadline I think and it was this week

Yeah the deadline was this Wednesday. Hopefully we hear back soon

 

[Tomato]

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

Which stage are you referring to? As in following the submission of your written application question stage?

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Which stage are you referring to? As in following the submission of your written application question stage?

Application questions

 

[Tomato]

Application questions

I’m not sure on that but if you hear anything let me know

 

[spamelinazoid]

No bakers

 

[WeGotThis!]

Fried Frank WG!

When did you apply?

 

[user7377]

any KN updates post WE?

 

[CharlieandLola]

No bakers

I think we can all assume PFO. I am at least

 

[1136PX0]

When did you apply?

21 May

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Does anyone know how rolling Sullivan & Cromwell is? Is it too late to apply? Does anyone know people who applied late and got called to interview? I’ve been rejected from my spring vac schemes so really trying to find some hope here

 

[addy2004]

White & Case PFO post-app yesterday!

 

[lucky2]

browne jacobson telephone interview !

Hi congrats! Can I ask when the last TI date is?

 

[HMajesty]

Hi, does anyone know if Baker and W&C allow for virtual ACs for those not in the UK/ sponsor their visas for attending ACs in the UK? Urgent! @Abbie Whitlock @Jaysen

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Hi, does anyone know if Baker and W&C allow for virtual ACs for those not in the UK/ sponsor their visas for attending ACs in the UK? Urgent! @Abbie Whitlock @Jaysen

White and Case holds virtual ACs. Not sure about Baker but they should.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

White and Case holds virtual ACs. Not sure about Baker but they should.

bakers did not hold a virtual ac for the direct route last year, i flew down to london for attending the ac in person

 

[bangarangbass39]

Does anyone have experience and insight in to the HMRC solicitor scheme presentation?

This can be for the apprenticeship or trainee scheme.

 

[DiploSha361]

Any advice on how to prepare for a pre-recorded video interview. I imagine common Qs are Why Law, Why this firm, Describe a recent news article and how it might be affecting law firms/deal.

Are we expected to speak off the cuff? Or is it really a test of how well and comprehensively you've prepped a range of questions, and can flexibily adapt them to the question variant and timing.

Grateful for any and all tips! @Abbie Whitlock i've seen you're an absolute legend when explaining these types of questions so no worries if not but any insight would be appreciated!