TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Fred_Stuart]

Hi, is this for the law or non-law DTC

mine was also non-law

 

[Saul_specter]

Slaughters PFO non law applied late august, v surprised as reached interview for the firm last cycle and ik they reinterview

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

Slaughters PFO non law applied late august, v surprised as reached interview for the firm last cycle and ik they reinterview

Same, so surprised! I had the grades and thought my application was excellent

 

[Irishman11]

Slaughters PFO non law applied late august, v surprised as reached interview for the firm last cycle and ik they reinterview

wdym you know they reintetrview it sayson their website they dont

 

[paolodul]

Slaughters PFO non law applied late august, v surprised as reached interview for the firm last cycle and ik they reinterview

Interviewing with them tomorrow, any last minute advice ?

 

[trainingcontractoffer]

Hi. Does anyone know who the cover letter should be addressed to for the Davis Polk TC?

 

[Topdog0073]

Applied to K&E DTC on 1st of October and not received the online assessment yet. Has anyone heard anything yet?

 

[HasRez]

Applied to K&E DTC on 1st of October and not received the online assessment yet. Has anyone heard anything yet?

I dont think Kirkland is rolling

 

[knockonellewood]

I’ve recently received an interview for a DTC at an MC firm, but I’ve found out that they have a policy of not interviewing candidates who are already holding a TC with another firm.

I’m currently holding a TC with an international firm. It’s a decent firm, and as an international student, having a TC as a backup is valuable to me. At the same time, I’m seriously considering moving firms and would like to keep my options open.

I’m therefore trying to understand how common this policy is across MC and SC firms. Is it generally the case that holding a TC elsewhere will prevent you from being considered for other firms, or is this more of an individual firm policy?

If it’s common across the market, I’d need to think seriously about whether keeping my current TC is limiting my future options. If this firm is an outlier, I’d probably keep my TC and accept that I may have to pass on this particular interview.

Has anyone been in a similar position or knows how other MC/SC firms approach candidates who already hold a TC? I’d also really appreciate any advice on whether it would be sensible to give up a secure TC in this situation.

 

[dylanfaden]

Did anyone do stage 2 Freshfields?

 

[UNKNOWN803]

is the freshfields stage 1 SJT + VI? On their website for DTC doesnt sya there is a stage 1 or Stage 2.

 

[siilvert0ngue]

Did anyone do stage 2 Freshfields?

when did you complete stage 1 if i may ask? i’m assuming you got an invite from this question!

 

[dylanfaden]

when did you complete stage 1 if i may ask? i’m assuming you got an invite from this question!

I took stage 1 test 5th of October so 2 days turnaround

 

[dylanfaden]

is the freshfields stage 1 SJT + VI? On their website for DTC doesnt sya there is a stage 1 or Stage 2.

Stage 1 is SJT and WG (timed)

 

[anon78365222111]

Has anyone got the VI for Deloitte TC?

 

[siilvert0ngue]

Invited to Freshfields Stage 2 (virtual job sim + video questions), a two-day turnaround from stage 1.

If anyone has specific insights, I would be happy to trade for White & Case (SJT to Assoc Int), Macfarlanes Job Sim (Stage 2), Bevan Brittan, or watson glaser answer sheet.

 

[Minhee]

I’ve recently received an interview for a DTC at an MC firm, but I’ve found out that they have a policy of not interviewing candidates who are already holding a TC with another firm.

I’m currently holding a TC with an international firm. It’s a decent firm, and as an international student, having a TC as a backup is valuable to me. At the same time, I’m seriously considering moving firms and would like to keep my options open.

I’m therefore trying to understand how common this policy is across MC and SC firms. Is it generally the case that holding a TC elsewhere will prevent you from being considered for other firms, or is this more of an individual firm policy?

If it’s common across the market, I’d need to think seriously about whether keeping my current TC is limiting my future options. If this firm is an outlier, I’d probably keep my TC and accept that I may have to pass on this particular interview.

Has anyone been in a similar position or knows how other MC/SC firms approach candidates who already hold a TC? I’d also really appreciate any advice on whether it would be sensible to give up a secure TC in this situation.

Congratulations on receiving an interview, and on the other TC!! I know circumstances are difficult right now, but that is something to be very proud and happy about regardless.

I completely understand why holding a TC is valuable to you, especially with your background. Some firms are stricter on policy than others. I have found that most firms (including MCs and SCs) are willing to interview / let you VS with another TC offer, as long as you have not signed it.

If you have not yet signed your current TC and you're not sure that's the right firm for you, I would recommend writing to them and asking if it would be possible to receive an extension on your signing deadline. Some firms say no, but a lot of them are quite understanding about this and do say yes (especially if you have already received a VS offer from another firm), so it is worth a shot. You can explain that you're grateful for the TC and enjoyed the application process, but that you would value the opportunity to VS / see some other firms too, just to be completely sure on your decision - would it be possible to sign after x date, you understand if the answer is no, etc.