TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[siilvert0ngue]

I am currently looking at Slaughter and May's TC applications; I saw on previous threads that people recommended literally putting 2 sentences in your cover letter:

("Dear X,
Please find attached my Curriculum Vitae for the Slaughter and May 2020 training contract.

I look forward to the opportunity to discuss with you my application and suitability for the training contract.

Yours sincerely,....."

...and letting the CV stand by itself. However, the website states that you should explain why S&M in the Cover letter too. How should we navigate this? @Abbie Whitlock

 

[TheHamlet4]

WFW pfo, regardless I realised I might write way better if I manage my time better, so not taking it badly knowing my research and writing was subpar.

 

[jmd247]

Has anyone heard back from KN post WE. Thanks

 

[174Tess9y3]

Does anyone know if FF will be sending more AC invites?

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Does anyone know if FF will be sending more first-round invites?

doubt it, the deadline for completing it was v shortly after which implies they are done with invites to the WG

 

[174Tess9y3]

doubt it, the deadline for completing it was v shortly after which implies they are done with invites to the WG

Sorry by first round I meant the AC

 

[AryanAgg]

WFW rejection post app.

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Sorry by first round I meant the AC

have they sent any out? I dont think so

 

[174Tess9y3]

have they sent any out? I dont think so

Some people said they received invites

 

[at1234]

Some people said they received invites

Are u sure I

Some people said they received invites

on this thread ?

 

[174Tess9y3]

Are u sure I

on this thread ?

Yeah:

I haven’t heard back yet but I’ve seen that a few people heard back with AC invites. I’m gna assume a PFO but not a surprise cos I’m bad at the WG…​

 

[fc.c92]

Does anyone know if Bakers has sent more AC invites since last week? Or if there will be any more to come?

 

[anon78365222111]

Some people said they received invites

I did my WG yesterday at 1pm I think I should still be in hope by tomorrow

 

[anon78365222111]

I’ve just heard back if anyone cares

Ff?

 

[ironspears45]

Any insights into the Fried Frank 1st round interview? Willing to trade successful apps or info about other ACs at US firms.

 

[at1234]

Did u get

Any insights into the Fried Frank 1st round interview? Willing to trade successful apps or info about other ACs at US firms

Any insights into the Fried Frank 1st round interview? Willing to trade successful apps or info about other ACs at US firms.

Did u get an invite? When did u hear?

 

[amb303]

KN PFO post WE (about 30 mins ago)

 

[Mordecaidown]

Hey! If I may ask, when did you apply for the firm?