TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hi everyone!

With several firms preparing to open applications for direct training contracts, we are launching this dedicated thread for the 2025-2026 application cycle.

Please use this master thread to discuss anything related to direct training contract applications. This can include everything from application and interview queries to news from particular law firms. As ever, the strength of this forum lies in its thoughtfulness and collegiality. Please continue to share your insights generously and to engage with each other constructively.

Finally, last year’s thread can be found here: TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024–25. Later this month, I will post a consolidated list of firms with their respective deadlines to assist those planning their approach for the year ahead.

Wishing everyone the very best as the new cycle begins.

Ram

 

[MadamG]

All the best everyone! This is technically my second cycle. I ended up withdrawing from my first cycle a few years ago to pursue the SQE route.

Now I’m pivoting to try and get a TC!

 

[noahsmiit01]

Good luck to everyone and stay strong, believing in yourself!

 

[👩🎓]

Good luck everyone! I wish everyone success in this cycle!

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

Has anyone who did the slaughter interview this week heard back?

 

[MURI]

Has anyone who did the slaughter interview this week heard back?

How did you find it!

 

[LoveAspireLAW]

anyone have any insight/tips into eversheds AC (specifically ME if you have exp) - I can give tips on MC and US firms AC's

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hiya everyone!

I’ve been putting together a new thread to track open days, first-year schemes, and insight days.

We hope this will be helpful as you prepare for the new application cycle, especially for those who can’t apply for a vacation scheme but still want to meet graduate recruitment teams and get to know firms better. This can be particularly valuable for firms with healthy direct training contract intakes. The tracker will be updated as we confirm more information with firms themselves, so keep checking back for new opportunities.

You can find the tracker here. Good luck with your cycle!