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  1. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ...still waiting on these firms, or heard back with a PFO or next stage recently: Bakers post SJT (I scored 6-6-6-5, high verbal). BCLP post test Macfarlanes post stage 2 (Job Sim VI) SullCrom post app Not sure whether to assume PFO for these firms or still hold out hope for something positive…
  2. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone heard back from macfarlanes post job sim ?? any ac invites ?
  3. C

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know someone has mentioned this before but why is the Macfarlanes 'rebrand' so funny to me like it's just in bold now
  4. Magdalena6912

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, sorry if this was already discussed but I can't really find it anywhere...does anyone have any insights re Macfarlanes stage 1 online assessment? They make a reference to a calculator so I am wondering whether numerical reasoning will be part of the assessment? Thank you!
  5. Dogecoin GC

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Arnold & Porter ✅ Fried Frank ✅ King & Spalding ✅ Macfarlanes ✅ Morgan Lewis ✅ Paul Hastings ✅ White & Case ✅ 💼 Key: ✅ = application sent; 💼 = SJT.
  6. S

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    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)
  7. Bree

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! Would anyone have insights for Macfarlanes VI? What should I focus on prepping?
  8. I

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could anyone confirm whether Macfarlanes allow a DTC application if you’re rejected for the vac scheme (post stage 1 online assessment) in the same cycle? I read the FAQs but they’re not very clear about it.
  9. M

    Road to success

    Update... I've applied for a few direct TCs. Here's where I'm at: Macfarlanes - job sim done Morgan Lewis - app done Sullivan & Cromwell - app done RPC - app done WFW - rejection post VI Quite a random mix but also trying not to let myself drop off after not converting the vac scheme. Just...
  10. T

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know what the pillars are for the Macfarlanes assessment
  11. D

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Macfarlanes PFO (Finally! did their second assessment Sep 8th!) BUT just before that, Fieldfisher AC invite!
  12. Rads

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, does Macfarlanes allow you to apply for both their VS and TC?
  13. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So.. as my options dwindle I am thinking of applying to a couple more DTC - probably Macfarlanes and Baker McKenzie. Are the applications and assessments pretty tough? How have people found them?
  14. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    If you’re a qualified lawyer, you should probably apply to NQ roles instead of TCs (because you are already qualified). I’d assume probably every firm has this policy
  15. F

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any advice for macfarlanes 2nd stage assessment test ? I would really appreciate it!
  16. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone know if macfarlanes vac scheme deadline this friday means for assessments too?
  17. Abbie Whitlock

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! I have previously made a post on this question - I have quoted it below! Hopefully it is a useful starting point for answering the question, but just shout if you have any questions :)
  18. E

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Macfarlanes second test, simulate, has VI questions
  19. Chriss

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Macfarlanes PFO
  20. T

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ...you for your great work! How would you go about answering this question? I am a bit confused as I feel like it should be structured differently from the usual "why this firm" questions. If someone were to read your story so far, what would make them think, ‘This person belongs at Macfarlanes’?
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