TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[bells123]

I’m pretty sure the deadline is for application only, otherwise they would’ve been very clear, like AO S. I think they screen applications before sending tests also

Thank you, that puts me at ease a little! I was starting to panic

 

[Scottishlion]

If you haven’t had an AO TC AC invite yet, does that mean you’re rejected?

 

[yk1906]

If you haven’t had an AO TC AC invite yet, does that mean you’re rejected?

I wouldn’t assume…there are thousands (or a lot, anyhow) applications and they are non-rolling + I’ve only seen one AC on this forum so far

 

[p2bv]

Fieldfisher interview!

 

[p2bv]

Congrats! How long did you wait to receive the test?

Applied on the 8th of November, and received my test invite on the 26th

 

[lelezb1]

Fieldfisher interview!

Congratulations! Was it for the scheme or dtc?

 

[p2bv]

Congratulations! Was it for the scheme or dtc?

Thank you! DTC

 

[Irishman11]

Travers pfo

 

[M123]

Travers pfo

same I put so much effort into the application too

 

[Irishman11]

I think Travers doesn't really have a huge amount of slots for DTC and recruits mostly via VS.

 

[Kakaboo]

Do you have to complete the Irwin Mitchell VI before the deadline or just the application? Thanks

 

[Harvey Specter]

I think Travers doesn't really have a huge amount of slots for DTC and recruits mostly via VS.

I think the DTC was for 2027 intake. They have a later intake for 2028/29 which has a deadline for mid Jan (same as the VS). They might have only had a handful of spaces for 2027. Pretty sure the firm allows you to re-apply if you were rejected after your initial application too.​

 

[yk1906]

Do you have to complete the Irwin Mitchell VI before the deadline or just the application? Thanks

They give 7 calendar days to complete regardless of the app submission deadline

 

[co1004co]

Hi all, I hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering if anyone else has applied to the BBC L7 Solicitor Apprenticeship? If so, has anyone who completed their assessment received a feedback report or heard back? Thanks

 

[bells123]

same I put so much effort into the application too

Same here! Stings but onto the next🫡

 

[Kakaboo]

They give 7 calendar days to complete regardless of the app submission deadline

Amazing thank you

 

[DavidJC]

Can you reapply in the same cycle?

You can for the VS but I saw someone mention here that you can't apply for both DTCs? I'm honestly not sure, when I asked Grad Rec in person back in October they said the Nov deadline DTC was the only DTC offered this year so I'm a bit surprised tbh

 

[Amgrad]

I think the DTC was for 2027 intake. They have a later intake for 2028/29 which has a deadline for mid Jan (same as the VS). They might have only had a handful of spaces for 2027. Pretty sure the firm allows you to re-apply if you were rejected after your initial application too.​

Yea, I heard they lost so many great candidates last year who didn't accept their TC 2027 offer after VS. One I know secured a TC with Hogan, she rejected Weil TC offer too. What a GOAT she isn't?

 

[Harvey Specter]

Yea, I heard they lost so many great candidates last year who didn't accept their TC 2027 offer after VS. One I know secured a TC with Hogan, she rejected Weil TC offer too. What a GOAT she isn't?

It’s odd though because Legal Cheek is advertising a second DTC window for 2028/29, closing in mid Jan, but it’s not on Travers’ website. Only seeing the Summer VS. In any case, it’s quite telling that most candidates turned their TC offer down. 🤷🏾‍♂️​

 

[Amgrad]

It’s odd though because Legal Cheek is advertising a second DTC window for 2028/29, closing in mid Jan, but it’s not on Travers’ website. Only seeing the Summer VS. In any case, it’s quite telling that most candidates turned their TC offer down. 🤷🏾‍♂️​

Maybe, just my assumptions they will take as many as candidates now from VS and hopefully they will open 2028 TC later in Summer like Reed Smith.