TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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?

 

[Rads]

hello does anyone know how much time Slaughter and May takes? And if an application submitted this week has any chance to getting considered?

 

[iiippp123445]

Someone said they will send out updates after the deadline

Thanks!

 

[wetbread]

Paul Hastings December Insight Day invite - just now

 

[Dannie]

From K&S Open Day -

Apps open Dec 2. Its the same Qs from the document thats up right now

Same process as last year

Not rolling!!

 

[yk1906]

From K&S Open Day -

Apps open Dec 2. Its the same Qs from the document thats up right now

Same process as last year

Not rolling!!

Thanks a lot!! Have they given any general recommendations on what to focus on in the Work section and open questions?

 

[Dannie]

Thanks a lot!! Have they given any general recommendations on what to focus on in the Work section and open questions?

Not really except to tie it back to them always and keep it specific to your motivations

 

[bells123]

I’m just looking at the Irwin Mitchell application form and I don’t see any of the questions you’d usually expect to see on an application? Do IM go off the VI and assessment that they’ll send you the link for? I just want to make sure I’m seeing everything I’m supposed to be Lol

 

[Suii]

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.

Thank you this is helpful. I have also heard from friends that they got rejected from the test and heard within minutes so am just nervous like can you put me out of my misery if I did not pass the test.

 

[Trophy]

Slaughters pfo after I emailed them last night.
Nice. Good to know they’re still consistent in being heartless.

 

[yk1906]

Slaughters pfo after I emailed them last night.
Nice. Good to know they’re still consistent in being heartless.

So sorry to hear It was post-interview, I suppose?

 

[TCLA0322]

cms pfo：（

 

[p2bv]

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Sorry to hear Was this post VI?

 

[TCLA0322]

Sorry to hear Was this post VI?

post wgt

 

[bells123]

Does anyone know if the Freshfields test also needs to be submitted before the 1st Dec deadline? I’m still tweaking my application but may need to just submit it now if so!

 

[yasmars]

Does anyone know if the Freshfields test also needs to be submitted before the 1st Dec deadline? I’m still tweaking my application but may need to just submit it now if so!

They no longer have the long form personal statement. The only substantial written part is the work experience section.

 

[bells123]

They no longer have the long form personal statement. The only substantial written part is the work experience section.

Ah, thank you, I appreciate that clarification! I had wondered this. I’m just editing my work experience answers so I’m satisfied with relevance and applicability but I’m probably being a bit too much of a perfectionist

 

[yk1906]

Any news from CC, Linklaters or AO Shearman?