TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[LandLaw629]

Has anyone who applied for the regional offices heard anything from PMC (Penningtons)? Good or bad?

 

[AndreaHernandez123]

Tired of firms saying they hire through the direct route when they clearly do not, they will even do the entire process and just waste everyone's time, unless they find a candidate that is a nail in the haystack. Please bring back transparency.

 

[LegallyTired_]

Still no news on Browne Jacobson… anyone else ?

 

[mrebeccafr]

Still no news on Browne Jacobson… anyone else ?

No news currently either! I don’t know if rejections have been sent out yet or not as those were going out asap..

 

[Goodbyetc]

Orrick AC!

 

[MustardSeed]

Orrick AC!

Did you apply for the TC? I received a Vacation Scheme invite despite applying for a TC. Not sure if this is a system error or if they have redirected applications to a different route

 

[Goodbyetc]

Did you apply for the TC? I received a Vacation Scheme invite despite applying for a TC. Not sure if this is a system error or if they have redirected applications to a different route

I applied tc but mine said vac scheme as well

 

[MustardSeed]

I applied tc but mine said vac scheme as well

Okay! So it’s not just me then. I’ve asked for clarification and am now waiting to hear back from them - hopefully it’s just a system error!

 

[DesperateStudent]

So Orrick have given AC invites despite not responding to people post application. It really gets to a point. It’s August. Most of those that apply via DTC are ready to undertake PGDL and/or SQE with the start date of these course being the first week of September it’s highly frustrating being left in limbo at such a crucial point especially if you have notice periods.