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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Hi, thank you for this! I would actually pick CMS over DLA Piper. I’m extremely grateful + excited for the opportunity so I do appreciate the moral argument for not attending the VC.
My TC contract only restricts work carried once my TC is over, it does not mention anything re schemes before my start date in 2027.
I am not sure about restrictions re the VS. Is it worth asking Early Careers?
I mean it’s valuable experience, good exposure to how an international law firm operates, boosts my CV etc…
not sure it really boosts you CV once you do your TC but in any case its your decision
Also just wanna add that DLA is one of the few firms with an active waitlist for their VS, so if you already have a TC then I’d recommend letting someone else have a chance. Of course it’s completely up to you and no matter what you choose there is no wrong answer
I’m sensing a strong general consensus haha I appreciate the advice! I will probably be declining the VS considering everything.Also just wanna add that DLA is one of the few firms with an active waitlist for their VS, so if you already have a TC then I’d recommend letting someone else have a chance. Of course it’s completely up to you and no matter what you choose there is no wrong answer
Has anyone done a FF DTC AC before and would be willing to share their experience? I can share my experiences with Dechert, Davis Polk, Macfarlanes, JD, W&C and Willkie (All AC stages)
I think you should definitely decline the VS. Ignoring the fact that you're taking away an opportunity from someone else, your new firm won't like it since it makes it look like you're not committed to them. It won't boost your CV in any way.
POV: You've just found out you didn't get the TC after your final interview, through someone else posting about it on LinkedIn. What happened to grad rec asking you not to post until they send you your contract, e.g reject everyone else 
Has anyone done an AC with Freshfields?
For context, I've done a vac at Weil and AC's at: CC, Davis Polk, HSF, Sidley, Jones Day, White & Case and interviewed at STB (Paralegal) and Goodwin (Paralegal). Happy to share any insights on any of those firms!
Feel free to message me.
For context, I've done a vac at Weil and AC's at: CC, Davis Polk, HSF, Sidley, Jones Day, White & Case and interviewed at STB (Paralegal) and Goodwin (Paralegal). Happy to share any insights on any of those firms!
Feel free to message me.
Hi! They did not respond back to me unfortunately
I just chose a random school
Hi, @Abbie Whitlock
Do you possibly know what the final stage DTC interview for a US firm may look like? I already completed an assessment day (split into a written & group exercise & partner interview) and have heard there’s a next round but have no insights for what this interview and assessment could be? Do you know what I could be possibly assessed on?
Do you possibly know what the final stage DTC interview for a US firm may look like? I already completed an assessment day (split into a written & group exercise & partner interview) and have heard there’s a next round but have no insights for what this interview and assessment could be? Do you know what I could be possibly assessed on?
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Is this for High School or University? I didn't get any option to enter my high school grades so I'm worried did I do something wrong?Hi! They did not respond back to me unfortunately
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