TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Is anyone still waiting on these firms, or heard back with a PFO or next stage recently:

Bakers post SJT (I scored 6-6-6-5, high verbal).
BCLP post test
Macfarlanes post stage 2 (Job Sim VI)
SullCrom post app

Not sure whether to assume PFO for these firms or still hold out hope for something positive…​
Macfarlanes told me over the phone that it might be another month until we get some news (I did the job sim in early March!)

Anyone heard back from Stephenson Harwood post test?
Grad recruitment said that their assessments will be in AUGUST - they haven't reviewed many tests yet.
 
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I emailed a firm on Monday to withdraw from their vac scheme as I have accepted a TC elsewhere, I emailed again first thing this morning as I have had no response (still had nothing) but it starts on Monday 15th June and I don't want them expecting me to turn up. Any advice?
What firm is this? Assuming it's BM because they have Summer VS starts on Monday, they are notoriously bad at replying. I guess you're fine as you sent email before the scheme started.
 
I emailed a firm on Monday to withdraw from their vac scheme as I have accepted a TC elsewhere, I emailed again first thing this morning as I have had no response (still had nothing) but it starts on Monday 15th June and I don't want them expecting me to turn up. Any advice?
Do you have a contact number for them? May be worth calling tomorrow if you do. If not I think you’ve tried your best to let them know!
 
I emailed a firm on Monday to withdraw from their vac scheme as I have accepted a TC elsewhere, I emailed again first thing this morning as I have had no response (still had nothing) but it starts on Monday 15th June and I don't want them expecting me to turn up. Any advice?
I wouldn't worry. You've done your part! I'm sure the firm has or will see it, even if they don't reply yet.