TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[aspiringtcholder]

Welcome to the forum! Imposter syndrome is completely normal - but I can assure you that the firms recruiting graduates do not expect you to have done an abundance of work experience (my TC offer following a VS was the first corporate law work experience I had ever done, I also had only mini pupillages) - but remember that there's so many virtual internships through Forage that you can do which will help your applications. It is also okay to make mistakes - the application process is daunting and video interviews are very difficult. Keep practising and you will only get better!

That is so reassuring thank you! And well done on your TC offer! I’m definitely being patient with myself because I have a decent job so I’m not in a rush to secure a TC this year lol, it would be great but I don’t want to burn out while I’m working!

 

[georgianprincessmwuah]

Hi! Does anyone have any insights into Hogan Lovells Video Interview? Nature of questions, structure e.t.c. Thank you!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

hi all! can someone guide me to the updated deadlines dashboard on TCLA for DTCs this year? having trouble finding the updated list @Abbie Whitlock

Hi!

You can find the most updated list here - it was last updated earlier this week, but unfortunately some firms haven't posted their dates yet so a few are still TBC!