TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[law_mania]

Does Norton Rose have a dtc route? I'm a little confused

 

[yasmars]

Does Norton Rose have a dtc route? I'm a little confused

Not anymore I don’t think

 

[Dogecoin GC]

Does Norton Rose have a dtc route? I'm a little confused

100% from the vacation scheme, so I’m not bothering. The test is also super difficult.

 

[law_mania]

100% from the vacation scheme, so I’m not bothering. The test is also super difficult.

Not anymore I don’t think

Oh no

Anyway, thanks guys!!

 

[hmevey]

I did stage 1 on Feb 6th - for cappfinity scores I had work ethic and innovation as top 2 and my lowest was resilience

okay i did stage one on 13th feb - i got personal responsibility and innovation as my top 2 and lowest was ambition lol. I'm not sure how these tests come to these conclusions but hoping i am progressed, fingers crossed

 

[hmevey]

Okay, so I did this question last week.

I think it’s about having a narrative that fits with the law, the firm, and you being a good fit for both.

For my part, I talked about working with clients as a trusted advisor and compared this to the firms private client practice.

Your answers will vary, obviously. All that said, it’s good to see they’ve changed their questions a bit.

I like how this one is quite specific to the firm and phrased in a pretty original way.

Do I expect to pass? Hell no - I have never passed the McFarlane’s but at least there’s a different type of question which helps me polish my narrative and journey which I can apply to other firms to some extent.

thank you thats super helpful! and yes i thought the same, i like the fact its one question and focuses on you! also you never know, you may get it! x

 

[Deleted member 44323]

Hey all, I’ve been a lurker but decided to stop being lazy and just create an account. I graduated a few years ago and have been in full time employment in a quasi-legal, public sector job which includes tribunal appeals etc. I am applying to TCs now because I’ve always wanted to qualify into commercial but wanted to feel ‘ready’ (I have major imposter syndrome). I competitively mooted during uni and graduated top of my class (RG, but not like top five or anything), but appreciate I’ve never done a vacation scheme, only several mini pupillages as I initially intended to pursue the bar. So I don’t think I’ll be massively successful but I am going to be delusional and say why can’t it be me? Obviously I don’t have specific law firm experience, but I’m still going to try to be delusional.

I just did the stage 2 HL online assessment and absolutely BOTCHED the video questions. Oh well! I recently did the WG for Northridge and Winston and Strawn, got rejections from WBD (wild) and Fladgate. My dream was HL to be honest so slightly mad at myself!

 

[Deleted member 44323]

Hey all, I’ve been a lurker but decided to stop being lazy and just create an account. I graduated a few years ago and have been in full time employment in a quasi-legal, public sector job which includes tribunal appeals etc. I am applying to TCs now because I’ve always wanted to qualify into commercial but wanted to feel ‘ready’ (I have major imposter syndrome). I competitively mooted during uni and graduated top of my class (RG, but not like top five or anything), but appreciate I’ve never done a vacation scheme, only several mini pupillages as I initially intended to pursue the bar. So I don’t think I’ll be massively successful but I am going to be delusional and say why can’t it be me? Obviously I don’t have specific law firm experience, but I’m still going to try to be delusional.

I just did the stage 2 HL online assessment and absolutely BOTCHED the video questions. Oh well! I recently did the WG for Northridge and Winston and Strawn, got rejections from WBD (wild) and Fladgate. My dream was HL to be honest so slightly mad at myself!

Sorry, also have done the first stage online stuff for Marriott Harrison, Pennington Manches, DACB. Fingers crossed for others soon! I applied to Baker McKenzie yday too.

 

[Deleted member 44323]

I am sorry to spam but realised I hated as a lurker not knowing where people applied haha, so currently awaiting on outcomes from :

BCLP
K and L Gates
Fox Williams
Faegre Drinker
Russell-Cooke
Farrer and Co
Shoosmiths
Ropes and Gray
Morgan Lewis
Dentons
Withers
Stephenson Harwood

I know I applied to a lot but to be frank, I didn’t put in as time as I should’ve int the applications - I do want to preface and say I’m kind of treating this round as a tester round. I’ve already made mistakes but learning for next year, and I only started applying end of Jan time I think so I missed lots of other firms!

 

[WeGotThis!]

Has anyone applied for the Baker McKenzie DTC? I have a question about the application form as they seem to have changed the format.

 

[Deleted member 44323]

Has anyone applied for the Baker McKenzie DTC? I have a question about the application form as they seem to have changed the format.

I applied yday!

 

[Scottishlion]

I applied yday!

What were the app questions?

 

[Deleted member 44323]

What were the app questions?

I don’t want to be difficult but I don’t feel comfortable saying but you can create your own portal account and check yourself. There were only three questions I think!

 

[deejaykay]

What were the app questions?

Normally when you click on the linked law firm name to the TCLA firm profile, it shows you the questions. So eg for Baker McKenzie: https://directory.thecorporatelawacademy.com/profile/baker-mckenzie.22#applying. If that helps

 

[nfe00001]

Hey all, I’ve been a lurker but decided to stop being lazy and just create an account. I graduated a few years ago and have been in full time employment in a quasi-legal, public sector job which includes tribunal appeals etc. I am applying to TCs now because I’ve always wanted to qualify into commercial but wanted to feel ‘ready’ (I have major imposter syndrome). I competitively mooted during uni and graduated top of my class (RG, but not like top five or anything), but appreciate I’ve never done a vacation scheme, only several mini pupillages as I initially intended to pursue the bar. So I don’t think I’ll be massively successful but I am going to be delusional and say why can’t it be me? Obviously I don’t have specific law firm experience, but I’m still going to try to be delusional.

I just did the stage 2 HL online assessment and absolutely BOTCHED the video questions. Oh well! I recently did the WG for Northridge and Winston and Strawn, got rejections from WBD (wild) and Fladgate. My dream was HL to be honest so slightly mad at myself!

When did you get invited for Northridge online assessment?

 

[deejaykay]

Normally when you click on the linked law firm name to the TCLA firm profile, it shows you the questions. So eg for Baker McKenzie: https://directory.thecorporatelawacademy.com/profile/baker-mckenzie.22#applying. If that helps

Sorry, I realise the above might have meant that they've changed it to something different from what's in the profile, so pls ignore me if so

 

[summersun]

Sorry, I realise the above might have meant that they've changed it to something different from what's in the profile, so pls ignore me if so

I think the questions are still the same so don't worry

 

[Deleted member 44323]

When did you get invited for Northridge online assessment?

The 13th Feb! If you’re waiting to hear back though don’t jump to stressing because they may be doing things in batches!

 

[ManifestingTC2026]

Hi guys, has anyone heard from:

Freeths (Sheffield, WG)
Addleshaw Goddard (Leeds, WG)
Ward Hadaway (Leeds, initial application)
Taylor Emmet (Sheffield, initial application)
Shoosmiths (Leeds, WG)
DWF (Leeds, initial application)
Gateley (Leeds, VI)
Howells (Sheffield, initial application)
Bevan Brittan (Leeds, initial application)
Brabners (Leeds, intial application)
DAC Beachcroft (Leeds, WG)
Stone King (Leeds & Manchester, initial application)

Thank youuuuu!!!!

 

[HasRez]

I am sorry to spam but realised I hated as a lurker not knowing where people applied haha, so currently awaiting on outcomes from :

BCLP
K and L Gates
Fox Williams
Faegre Drinker
Russell-Cooke
Farrer and Co
Shoosmiths
Ropes and Gray
Morgan Lewis
Dentons
Withers
Stephenson Harwood

I know I applied to a lot but to be frank, I didn’t put in as time as I should’ve int the applications - I do want to preface and say I’m kind of treating this round as a tester round. I’ve already made mistakes but learning for next year, and I only started applying end of Jan time I think so I missed lots of other firms!

Hey, wanted to ask is Morgan Lewis rolling?