TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Vee77]

Those who did the Reed Smith written questions, how long did it take you to get them after the VI? I submitted the VI 3 days ago, should i assume PFO?

 

[privateequitywarrior]

Bakers AC completed, was a long one don’t think I’m getting it.
On a positive note- I had @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner drive me in a helicopter to the AC as a result of the tube strikes

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Those who did the Reed Smith written questions, how long did it take you to get them after the VI? I submitted the VI 3 days ago, should i assume PFO?

2 days but it was much earlier on in the process so probably quieter. I wouldn’t assume PFO. The team are probably just really busy at the moment as I imagine they received a lot of applications near the deadline

 

[shays]

2 days but it was much earlier on in the process so probably quieter. I wouldn’t assume PFO. The team are probably just really busy at the moment as I imagine they received a lot of applications near the deadline

9 days for me

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Bakers AC completed, was a long one don’t think I’m getting it.
On a positive note- I had @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner drive me in a helicopter to the tube strike as a result of the tube strikes

This is me and @privateequitywarrior arriving at the Bakers AC in a HarveyAirways helicopter:​

 

[john_eeson]

I’m hoping the Monday lot (us) are for the later dates

I got the AC and the email made it out to sound like there are no more ACs left. Who knows though

 

[TC??!]

Withers interview rejection came through!

 

[anon78365222111]

I got the AC and the email made it out to sound like there are no more ACs left. Who knows though

Most likely the case then, thanks for the heads up

 

[lucy_p]

GLD VI

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anyone heard anything from BCLP post test? Either PFO or VI? Is this gna be another Sidley, FF or SH where they take 70 days…​

 

[Matt Murdock]

Has anyone heard anything from BCLP post test? Either PFO or VI? Is this gna be another Sidley, FF or SH where they take 70 days…​

Check your spam or promotional inbox, they have sent first batch of interview and PFO if you completed the test before the deadline.

 

[shays]

Check your spam or promotional inbox, they have sent first batch of interview and PFO if you completed the test before the deadline.

when? i completed the test on May 25th and nothing

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Anyone heard from S&C? I read they routinely place some candidates on hold but decisions for interviews are made after the deadline

Hey! I applied to S&C and I’d appreciate if you could elaborate on this!? What do you mean by placing candidates on hold?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

when? i completed the test on May 25th and nothing

I did mine on the 18th and I’ve got nothing either, so idk if that means we’re in a maybe pile…​

 

[AG159]

Has anyone heard from Travers at all?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

I did mine on the 18th and I’ve got nothing either, so idk if that means we’re in a maybe pile…​

Did mine back in March

 

[privateequitywarrior]

Bakers AC completed, was a long one don’t think I’m getting it.
On a positive note- I had @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner drive me in a helicopter to the AC as a result of the tube strikes

Guys I don’t know if they’re doing more ACs or VIs, they did 60 VIs and 4 sets of ACs 5-6 people at each that’s all I know

 

[CharlieandLola]

Guys I don’t know if they’re doing more ACs or VIs, they did 60 VIs and 4 sets of ACs 5-6 people at each that’s all I know

I agree. I do find it annoying that we haven't been rejected yet, though. Do you know if anyone has chased?

 

[WheresYourUCL]

Milbank trainee salary up to 75k woah woah woah

 

[juanitasimi]

Milbank trainee salary up to 75k woah woah woah

When the salary is so high it actually puts me off because I know those trainees aren’t seeing daylight