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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I don’t think that status meant anything tbh.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    A lot of recruitment is down to luck and chance. Recruiters are also human and there is a large degree of subjectivity. Getting a PFO DOES NOT mean you’re not a strong candidate (you objectively are). Don’t doubt yourself. Remember: all it takes is one yes. Don’t let a random recruiter who...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Clifford Chance PFO too. I really enjoyed the WG test, but I’m not too upset I won’t be progressing. On to the next applications! Commiserations to everyone who also got a PFO and huge congratulations to those who progressed!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did this candidate have that experience?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You don’t know why that person got rejected. Maybe their application was weak. Maybe they were in a pool of extremely competitive candidates. I’d just focus on your own applications and don’t worry about/benchmark yourself against other people.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It said w/c 8 December. So it may not be on Monday.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Why would they lie? If they didn’t want to answer the question they could have just ignored the email until the outcome was communicated.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    GPT. I wouldn’t read into an archived message until they’ve told you the outcome either way. It’s pointless. CC have also confirmed that the outcomes will be communicated either this week or next week.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I asked GPT and it said it might be a backend process where the application has been moved out of the “active work queue” temporarily. Some people who progressed in previous years had their apps briefly show as archived.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Adopting Watson Glaser thinking will help a lot of you navigate this process without second guessing yourself. Until you hear an explicit PFO, assume you’re still in the running!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This was so helpful, thank you so much!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mine currently says “in review”. Am I looking in the right place?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I prefer to apply for jobs as late as possible (usually the day before the closing date). It means I don’t have to wait as long to hear back.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Where did you see this? I have just checked the portal and can’t see where it will tell you it has been archived? As always, I wouldn’t infer anything until you’ve been told explicitly that you’re out of the running. You will run yourself into the ground with worry.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Andrei Radu and @Abbie Whitlock, it would be good to get your thoughts on whether it’s worth applying for the VS at Sullivan & Cromwell or waiting until DTC applications open in May 2026. I’m a career changer currently working in a legal-adjacent field for one of the big banks. Work...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They say that they will let you know within 5 days. I passed the WG and found out within 3 minutes. They tend to let you know quite quickly if you’ve passed it, but don’t count yourself out until they say so.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, you can go back and review your answers on the CC WG test. You're also given quite a lot of time to complete it. It's not actually 40 questions because about 10 of them are example questions. Good luck!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So sorry to hear this, Jess! WG tends to go wrong if you second guess yourself because that’s your practical reasoning kicking in, and the test doesn’t reward that. You’re attitude of “on to the next” is very emotionally grounded and mature, and you will eventually find the TC/firm that’s...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Fair play! I still couldn’t put in 75 applications even with the use of AI, so I tip my imaginary hat to you. I also completely agree with you about the use of AI. AI is a very powerful, time-saving tool if you know how to prompt it properly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I didn’t even know there were 75 law firms in the country.

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