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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

yk1906

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Aug 26, 2024
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Fieldfisher on hold email...

"Your application is currently on hold and will be considered as part of the second phase of screening, which will begin towards the end of January 2026, after the first four assessment centres have taken place. Please note that our assessment centres run on a rolling basis, and offers may be made following these sessions."
 

Trophy

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Oct 29, 2025
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Fieldfisher on hold email...

"Your application is currently on hold and will be considered as part of the second phase of screening, which will begin towards the end of January 2026, after the first four assessment centres have taken place. Please note that our assessment centres run on a rolling basis, and offers may be made following these sessions."
That’s a big win!!! No rejection 🙌

That also means mass rejection and AC emails are to follow soon😳
 

roo4

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Aug 8, 2025
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Fieldfisher on hold email...

"Your application is currently on hold and will be considered as part of the second phase of screening, which will begin towards the end of January 2026, after the first four assessment centres have taken place. Please note that our assessment centres run on a rolling basis, and offers may be made following these sessions."
I got the same! would be shocked if they didn't fill all the spaces in early Jan Acs....
 
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Winter

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Fieldfisher on hold email...

"Your application is currently on hold and will be considered as part of the second phase of screening, which will begin towards the end of January 2026, after the first four assessment centres have taken place. Please note that our assessment centres run on a rolling basis, and offers may be made following these sessions."
Ooh that’s interesting ty for updating. I wonder why I haven’t received this email even though I’ve done the online test. You haven’t received the online test, right?
 

Winter

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No, no test...
Hmm I’m assuming from that holding email, it means they’ve reached their capacity in terms of screening applications because of xmas holidays and their team have probably taken annual leave etc. so you’ll be considered as part of the next batch of screening in Jan when they resume?

But for those who have already received the online test may get invited to an AC if you performed well? idk
 

yk1906

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Aug 26, 2024
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Hmm I’m assuming from that holding email, it means they’ve reached their capacity in terms of screening applications because of xmas holidays and their team have probably taken annual leave etc. so you’ll be considered as part of the next batch of screening in Jan when they resume?

But for those who have already received the online test may get invited to an AC if you performed well? idk
idk, I applied very close to the deadline, thinking they were completely non-rolling, and there was no rush... I don't think it's very fair that the first batch ACs are rolling. Even if one's app is extraordinary, but they're in the second batch, they would receive automatic PFO.

Good luck to you though, since you've done the test!!
 

Winter

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idk, I applied very close to the deadline, thinking they were completely non-rolling, and there was no rush... I don't think it's very fair that the first batch ACs are rolling. Even if one's app is extraordinary, but they're in the second batch, they would receive automatic PFO.

Good luck to you though, since you've done the test!!
Yeah I agree, I didn’t think they were rolling either. Fingers crossed for you
 

nicoledm

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Dec 8, 2025
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So have there been no DTC interviews yet for Fieldfisher? Only the Access Scheme?
I've done a DTC interview for Fieldfisher, was told that I would find out if I get the AC by end of December and the AC will be held in first week or two of January

From what other people on this forum have said, there may be a second batch of Acs after that!
 
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