TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[1136PX0]

Anyone know when they sent out interview invites last year ?

I once read somewhere that they take an extremely low no. of applicants from the DTC route (something like less than 2 - but this is unconfirmed), and I think it largely matches up with what I've seen in the last few prev DTC threads.

Unless I've missed something, not a single person has explicitly said they've received an interview from the DTC route; 2 ppl got their application put on hold mid-May; 2-3 ppl got PFOs early to late July.

But to be fair, it is entirely possible those interviewed by S&C simply did not post on TCLA, so make of this what you will I suppose

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2026/27🙏]

Does anyone know any good, cost-friendly Watson-Glaser prep sites? or would not mind splitting for a month?

 

[494]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has advice on where to find a bunch of mock case studies/ commercial awareness exercises, as well as written tasks to practice for an assessment centre?

I'm not sure if TCLA does this with Premium, but I would really appreciate any free or affordable options. Thanks.

 

[lawlol420]

Is anyone still waiting for a response from BCLP post test? I did it on the 18th of May and have heard nothing since.

 

[yprk]

Has anyone had a PFO or AC invite from Macfarlanes for the DTC?

 

[yprk]

Hi, when did you guys get an invite for Macfarlanes Job Simulation after completing the first assessment?

Got mine like the day after i completed mine - i think it is automatic.

 

[trainee4u]

rHi, when did you guys get an invite for Macfarlanes Job Simulation after completing the first assessment?

Got mine like the day after i completed mine - i think it is automatic.

I did Cappfinity on Monday evening and still haven't receive a job simulation after that.

 

[hopefuliguess]

hi, could someone please guide as to how to prep for macfarlanes first assessment test? what is it about? TIA!

 

[baj5]

Morgan Lewis telephone interview! This is my first TI so any advice is appreciated

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Anything from Stephenson Harwood?

 

[StressedNotBlessed]

WFW PFO post VI yesterday. I did the VI a few weeks ago.

 

[SAlegal]

Has anyone heard back from PMC? x

 

[mandamasochist]

Still nothing from Withers post interview for direct TC. Nearly two months has passed and I’m wondering whether a follow up is worth it?

 

[choicefox212]

Still nothing from Withers post interview for direct TC. Nearly two months has passed and I’m wondering whether a follow up is worth it?

They rejected me 5 weeks after I was interviewed, I think

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Anything from TLT Direct TC post-application?

 

[Matt Murdock]

Anything from TLT Direct TC post-application?

Didn't apply, but i knew some ppl got an AC.

 

[Matt Murdock]

Has anyone had a PFO or AC invite from Macfarlanes for the DTC?

I knew some got PFO'd after the first stage. They will invite AC at the end of July.

 

[Legalnomad]

I completed the SJT/WG for Macfarlanes on Tuesday and I have still not received anything, not even a feedback report. Did anyone experience something similar?

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

S&M and S&C pfos

 

[moonie]

Hi! my first post here I have an AC at WFW and this is my first AC ever, would appreciate all the advice you could give me has anyone done an AC with them before?