TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Gregglt]

I guess I'm PFO on KN as my video thing was crappy.
They did say
> We will be in touch with all candidates regarding the outcome of their video presentation by the end of next week.

I guess my PFO will come Friday

Thought I did well but yeah assuming PFO tomorrow too (

 

[natz]

Hey all--friend had TC interview last week at Slaughters, if they haven't contacted their references yet should we assume PFO?

Coming back to this, in case it's helpful for anyone. I had my interview today and was told they meet once a week to discuss applications and outcomes. I'm not sure what day they meet (or when your friend interviewed), but I was told I might not make it into this week's consideration, so I might have to wait an extra week for a decision.

 

[banons2]

Coming back to this, in case it's helpful for anyone. I had my interview today and was told they meet once a week to discuss applications and outcomes. I'm not sure what day they meet (or when your friend interviewed), but I was told I might not make it into this week's consideration, so I might have to wait an extra week for a decision.

I've heard they meet on Friday, if anyone can confirm--but best of luck! Hope it went well.

 

[TCapplicant1005]

I got 4-6-7-9 and medium for verbal intellect for Bakers. I'm not sure if that is good at all!

 

[W5690]

got invited to arnold and porter interveiw

@nicoledm Hi! Congrats! Which stage(s) did you pass before being invited to their interview? Thanks!

 

[nicoledm]

@nicoledm Hi! Congrats! Which stage(s) did you pass before being invited to their interview? Thanks!

just the application then interview

 

[W5690]

just the application then interview

@nicoledm Thank you for your reply! I applied to Arnold & Porter on 1st March 2026, but I have not heard back from them so I think my application was unsuccessful.

 

[nicoledm]

@nicoledm Thank you for your reply! I applied to Arnold & Porter on 1st March 2026, but I have not heard back from them so I think my application was unsuccessful.

I only heard back last week!

 

[W5690]

I only heard back last week!

@nicoledm Oh I see! Thanks a lot for your reply. When did you apply?

 

[DesperateStudent]

Hi.
I wanted to make an account to ask some questions on the direct training contract firms I’ve applied to.

I see people have got Mayer brown rejections what were the test results you got?

I am going to do bakermckenzie test now is the format different to other amberjack tests as I’ve seen there is no numerical section?

Thanks all

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Hi.
I wanted to make an account to ask some questions on the direct training contract firms I’ve applied to.

I see people have got Mayer brown rejections what were the test results you got?

I am going to do bakermckenzie test now is the format different to other amberjack tests as I’ve seen there is no numerical section?

Thanks all

The format for Bakers is the same as every other AJ test except it doesn’t have any maths, but it’s the same layout for the SJT and verbal Qs. So there is nothing to catch you off guard or anything.​

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Has anyone heard from SH, Broadfield or Freeths?

 

[AryanAgg]

do we have to turn the camera on for the sjt part of the Reed Smith assessment?

 

[Maddy]

Yes.

 

[AryanAgg]

Yes.

Understood, thank you.

 

[HMajesty]

Anyone heard from W&C today? Saw people received W&C VIs yesterday even though they only finished the SJT 1-2 days ago, I finished mine around the same time but haven’t heard back anything yet. Anyone else in the same boat as me?

 

[Hmm123]

do we have to turn the camera on for the sjt part of the Reed Smith assessment?

Could you share when did you apply/when you received the invitation?

 

[AryanAgg]

Could you share when did you apply/when you received the invitation?

Applied last week and got the invitation 4 days ago

 

[TCapplicant1005]

Anyone heard from W&C today? Saw people received W&C VIs yesterday even though they only finished the SJT 1-2 days ago, I finished mine around the same time but haven’t heard back anything yet. Anyone else in the same boat as me?

I applied on the 4th and completed the test on 6th. I still haven’t heard back.

 

[username10341034]

is anyone else waiting to hear from Mayer Brown