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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Has anyone heard from Bakers, SH, K&S or Ashurst post app for DTC? Not sure what to expect at all…
Hii, has anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy or King & Spalding?
For K&S I'd anticipate news sometime this week, they would most likely want to run ACs over the remainder of April
Anyone who received/did their SJT for Withers last week/this week hear back post-test? Not sure if they only look at your app after the test or before, but the website says the test isn't automatic
If I got rejected from Morgan Lewis VS post TI, do I still have a shot for DTC? Is it recommended to resubmit the same application or change it a lot to better my chances? Technically already had a shot at the TI, so if they're reusing similar questions, then they might be less inclined to progress me again? Grateful if anyone has any insights (never reapplied in the same cycle) 
How do you avoid repeating the same points between a cover letter and separate application questions like “Why commercial law?” or “Why Orrick”?
In that context, what should the cover letter focus on instead? @Abbie Whitlock
In that context, what should the cover letter focus on instead? @Abbie Whitlock
I thought there was supposed to be an update today? At least it said that on the application received email
Anyone hear back from hogan lovells
I don't think it's automatic. Might be wrong but it doesn't read like it is. I only got my cappfinity invite yesterday
I just had a call from recruitment at PHB telling me they had inadvertently sent me a rejection email on Friday, and I was actually supposed to be going to the assessment centre today...
Buzzing with the news and excited to go in a couple of days, but also wtf I had a three hour breakdown after the rejection
Hey, does anyone have any tips for S&M DTC (non-law interview)?
Have it in a couple weeks and am really kicking myself over a DTC rejection today, so any advice is welcome (please help me from spiralling into a pit of self-doubt) 
Have it in a couple weeks and am really kicking myself over a DTC rejection today, so any advice is welcome (please help me from spiralling into a pit of self-doubt)
Harbottle & Lewis PFO. At last, they've put me out of my misery! I think I probably applied too late in the cycle.
I’d just list it without any disclaimer. It’s factually true that you completed it. And I doubt any firm will bother looking into it at all because no one cares enough to dedicate effort to it at CV stage and after that, I doubt it’s relevant compared to other things they’d be more interested in.
Hi @Abbie Whitlock hope you are having a nice day! I’m a bit stuck with this application question: “Can you share a specific instance during your research, a conversation, or an event that convinced you that Burges Salmon was the right firm for you?“.
I’m unsure how to approach this question because it asks about a specific instance? The word limit is around 400 words. If I were to pick a specific instance, like a deal they’ve worked on, etc, how could I used up the word count?
Also this questions feels different from “why this firm” question, where you pick 2-3 reasons behind your interest in the firm. Am I correct in saying that they just want me to pick one reason/instance and then talk about that?
I’m unsure how to approach this question because it asks about a specific instance? The word limit is around 400 words. If I were to pick a specific instance, like a deal they’ve worked on, etc, how could I used up the word count?
Also this questions feels different from “why this firm” question, where you pick 2-3 reasons behind your interest in the firm. Am I correct in saying that they just want me to pick one reason/instance and then talk about that?
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