TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[summersun]

Hi! I have just completed my Irwin Mitchell initial application form. I was wondering how long it took to receive the video interview link invitation? Thank you

At an online event they said it is very quick if you don't have adjustements. From eprsonal experience it took a week because they were organising my adjustements.

 

[Dannie]

It’s a last year’s form I’m afraid. Someone on this forum said they are changing the app process and we need to wait till the end of November

im going to the open day tomorrow, i'll ask and find out what the process is and respond here!

 

[yk1906]

im going to the open day tomorrow, i'll ask and find out what the process is and respond here!

Thank you so much!

 

[WeGotThis!]

Scored 12/20 in Gowling WLG Arctic Shores🙃

Losing hope!

 

[yk1906]

Scored 12/20 in Gowling WLG Arctic Shores🙃

Losing hope!

I scored 11... It was the first Arctic Shores so maybe it's fair

 

[WeGotThis!]

I scored 11... It was the first Arctic Shores so maybe it's fair

I detest Arctic Shores tbh

 

[yk1906]

I detest Arctic Shores tbh

I felt like I was in a circus... How can this possibly be a way to tell whether I can draft an excellent SPA or whatever looooool

 

[Trophy]

I felt like I was in a circus... How can this possibly be a way to tell whether I can draft an excellent SPA or whatever looooool

Is not it’s a way to make their job easier and also miss out on lots of good candidates! Their loss honestly 🤗

 

[yk1906]

Is not it’s a way to make their job easier and also miss out on lots of good candidates! Their loss honestly 🤗

I know I know...

 

[p2bv]

I scored 11... It was the first Arctic Shores so maybe it's fair

What's considered a 'good score' for Artic Shores?

 

[Jess_AspiringSolicitor]

Scored 12/20 in Gowling WLG Arctic Shores🙃

Losing hope!

Wait huhhh, I completed their Artic Shores test over the weekend… I didn’t know we get scores! It’s the first Artic Shores test I’ve ever done. How would I find out my score?

I only received an assessment feedback email so I have read my report, but it doesn’t mention a score.

 

[Suii]

If you have not received wg outcome for CC after 2 days is it a bad sign.

 

[WeGotThis!]

Wait huhhh, I completed their Artic Shores test over the weekend… I didn’t know we get scores! It’s the first Artic Shores test I’ve ever done. How would I find out my score?

I only received an assessment feedback email so I have read my report, but it doesn’t mention a score.

I just added all the dimensions on the scale.

 

[TCLAUser1]

Hi does anyone know if the deadline for CMS direct TC on the 30th November is just for the online application or for WG/VIs too - and if so, is it too late to apply to CMS?

 

[Prudentia]

If you have not received wg outcome for CC after 2 days is it a bad sign.

They say that they will let you know within 5 days. I passed the WG and found out within 3 minutes. They tend to let you know quite quickly if you’ve passed it, but don’t count yourself out until they say so.

 

[msclm]

Recruitment day for travers smith

 

[noahsmiit01]

How long did it take you guys to receive a report from FF stage 1?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

At an online event they said it is very quick if you don't have adjustements. From eprsonal experience it took a week because they were organising my adjustements.

I have received mine now, thank you. Just been preparing how I would respond to different situations as a trainee, linked to feedback and weaknesses etc. Hopefully will be alright

 

[Freshcutgrass]

Has anybody heard back from A&O Shearman for direct TC applications?

 

[Starfish31]

Does the slaughter and May cover letter have to be one page long? Also who should I address it to?