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  1. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am a bit confused about A&O. I read that a few people have received AC invites for the direct TC and nobody is sure if this is for 2027 or 2028, or if they are inviting people in batches. But A&O also had separate applications for Law and Non-law students. So does anyone know if these AC...
  2. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just completed my online assessment. Managed to do everything before the deadline. Thank you so much to all those who replied to me this morning and gave me insights!
  3. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! I have just submitted my application. Fingers crossed, I receive the test soon!
  4. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Okay thank you so much! I will start filling the form. Does the online test have VI questions as well?
  5. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I was going to apply for the A&O Shearman training contract. The deadline is today at 5pm. However, I just read that they have mentioned on their website that the application form as well as the online experience i.e the SJT test, needs to be completed before the deadline. Is there any point...
  6. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, when did you do your Stage 1?
  7. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I completed the first stage of Irwin Mitchell’s direct TC which was an online assessment along with video interview. I have received my feedback report which says that my top strengths are pride (commitment to excellence) and time optimiser. The lowest scoring strength was critical reasoning...
  8. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for the advice! xx
  9. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied to HFW in July 2025 for their direct TC 2026/2027 and got rejected in August 2028. Since this is very recent and nothing much as changed, I was wondering whether its worth it to apply again for TC 2028/2029? I am also aware that they hire on a rolling basis and since I had applied at...
  10. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Clifford chance rolling or non rolling for their direct TC?
  11. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, does anyone have any tips for the Freshfields' online assessment for their direct TC? Is it more like the Watson Glaser, or more scenario-based about a trainee’s day-to-day work?
  12. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes it’s pretty awful. I am an immigrant so according to my visa I need to have a salary of £30,960. Will the firm be open to pay that if the role’s salary is around 30k?
  13. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry, this is an unrelated question but does anyone here knows how much does RPC pay to their paralegals?
  14. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you! I did my WG on 20th July
  15. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I just received a pfo :/ This was the last firm I was waiting to hear back from, for this application cycle. Feeling pretty sad and dejected
  16. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    K&L gates pfo
  17. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did anyone else receive a holding email from K&L gates?
  18. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got PFO from RPC but I am also still waiting for Edwin Coe.
  19. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Okay thanks
  20. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey, I am still waiting for them. Can you please let me know when did you complete your assesssment?

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