TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureTraineeLawyer]

Hi, does anyone have any insights or tips for Dentons DTC AC? It involves a case study and final interview and written exercise and role play. The AC is online - any tips on still showing enthusiasm and building rapport with interviewers?

 

[kawanm1]

I did my SJT on Apr 10 and still haven't heard back, and it seems like people hear back quickly post SJT when they get to next stage should i assume pfo?

 

[tcfinalboss]

K&S - has anyone heard back yet?

 

[shadowbaklava]

Hi, does anyone have any insights or tips for Dentons DTC AC? It involves a case study and final interview and written exercise and role play. The AC is online - any tips on still showing enthusiasm and building rapport with interviewers?

This masterclass has Rosie Buckley (D's early careers manager). It covers ACs so might have what you need.

Also when did you complete your VI?

 

[choicefox212]

I did my SJT on Apr 10 and still haven't heard back, and it seems like people hear back quickly post SJT when they get to next stage should i assume pfo?

For which firm?

I'm still waiting for Macfarlanes 6 weeks after doing the VI

 

[CGPULAW]

Anyone heard anything for dates for Irwin Mitchell Insight day? Bit anxious as I have exams on the 6th and 8th of May

 

[Irishman11]

For which firm?

I'm still waiting for Macfarlanes 6 weeks after doing the VI

MacFarlanes probs won't get back until June

 

[choicefox212]

MacFarlanes probs won't get back until June

Ahh OK - I thought they were already doing assessment centres

 

[Lawlilly]

Does anyone know if CMS update the AllHires system with your app outcome? I.e maybe before sending out an email? I know I am being impatient right now ahahh

 

[choicefox212]

Does anyone know if CMS update the AllHires system with your app outcome? I.e maybe before sending out an email? I know I am being impatient right now ahahh

I think AllHires is automatic - recruitment does the replies via the AllHires system and then that sends an email to you immediately

 

[stew99]

I did my SJT on Apr 10 and still haven't heard back, and it seems like people hear back quickly post SJT when they get to next stage should i assume pfo?

is this for withers?

 

[Lawlilly]

I think AllHires is automatic - recruitment does the replies via the AllHires system and then that sends an email to you immediately

thought so! there have been times people have been able to see an update (somehow?) prior to receiving any emails so thought i’d ask. Thank you so much for replying have a nice day!

 

[Maxi04]

Hi! Anyone heard from PHB post AC or from CRS London post VI?

 

[choicefox212]

Hi! Anyone heard from PHB post AC or from CRS London post VI?

I heard back from PHB an hour ago, offering the interview. Hope all goes well!

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Anyone heard from HL today?

 

[Maxi04]

I heard back from PHB an hour ago, offering the interview. Hope all goes well!

Thanks for letting me know! How did you find the AC?

 

[choicefox212]

Thanks for letting me know! How did you find the AC?

Thank you! I enjoyed it - a good mixture of exercises, didn't feel super high-pressured, and everyone else was lovely. How did you find it?

 

[neverdidiever]

any idea when we will hear back on baker? I remember seeing some timeline while starting with the application form

 

[gayathri28]

Anyone heard from HL today?

I had contacted the grad recruitment yesterday. They reverted saying they will take few more weeks to review and make final decisions.

 

[gayathri28]

any idea when we will hear back on baker? I remember seeing some timeline while starting with the application form

Yes, in their confirmation email, they had mentioned a timeline for the different stages. According to the email, the online test and VI should take place in April.