TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[AryanAgg]

Browne Jacobson Trainee Solicitor Pathway Amberjack - High Verbal and Numerical Intellect and 7 score across the board, don't know if that is competitive.

 

[cb6056]

Has anyone heard back from CRS (cheltenham office) post video interview?

i got a holding email saying they’d get back end of april but this was for placement scheme - might apply across chelt office tho?

 

[James Wakefield]

Is there anyone here who could kindly advise me on Goodwin’s direct TC process?

Is there a final interview after the initial AC?

Thanks!

 

[soph107048]

I’m about to submit my DTC application for Macfarlanes but I have a holiday coming up and just wanted to check the time line of next steps. Is the first test automatic and how long are we given to complete? How long after that is the job sim sent (I’m not assuming I’ll get to this stage obv.!) and how long are you given to complete? Would love a bit of info (just on timings not content) before I submit if anyone could help please? Thanks v much!

Pretty much immediate. Got 1st stage next day and 2nd stage the day after

 

[choicefox212]

I’m about to submit my DTC application for Macfarlanes but I have a holiday coming up and just wanted to check the time line of next steps. Is the first test automatic and how long are we given to complete? How long after that is the job sim sent (I’m not assuming I’ll get to this stage obv.!) and how long are you given to complete? Would love a bit of info (just on timings not content) before I submit if anyone could help please? Thanks v much!

I had the automatic assessment invitation the day after I applied (7 days notice to complete) and then literally the same day as I completed this I had an invitation to their work sim / video interview (also 7 days deadline).

It has been three weeks since I did that though, so I am beginning to lose hope. Anyone heard back from Macs about assessment days recently?

 

[cb6056]

I had the automatic assessment invitation the day after I applied (7 days notice to complete) and then literally the same day as I completed this I had an invitation to their work sim / video interview (also 7 days deadline).

It has been three weeks since I did that though, so I am beginning to lose hope. Anyone heard back from Macs about assessment days recently?

for the vac scheme i did the assessments in august and didn’t get an AC til december lol- wouldnt lose hope til you get the rejection!

 

[choicefox212]

for the vac scheme i did the assessments in august and didn’t get an AC til december lol- wouldnt lose hope til you get the rejection!

Oh ok, some hope! Glad it went well for you

 

[Ams4567]

I'm just finishing off my Ashurst DTC application but having a bit of trouble actually inputting some of the information.

First issue - there doesn't seem to be a section where I can put my SQE1 results, I'm not sure whether I should put this in postgraduate records or not? When I do it just doesn't show up so kind of confused

Second issue - it is only letting me put in 4 work experiences. Idk if they only allow you to put in 4 but I have one more to add that I'd really like to add. There is a section that says 'other experience' - but this seems more geared towards extracurriculars etc. Also when I view the app holistically it just looks really weird having the extra bit of work experience there.

Any help would be appreciated pls

 

[HMajesty]

PFOs from Slaughter and Link. Putting away my other apps for today and drowning my sorrows in alcohol

 

[Maxi04]

Hiya! Has anyone heard post VI from CRS (London preferably)? Thanks!

 

[adfs456]

S&M non-law DTC interview!! Applied back in November don't lose hope guys!!

 

[Jaysen]

S&M non-law DTC interview!! Applied back in Novermber don't lose hope guys!!

Well done!

 

[SueD]

Hiya! Has anyone heard post VI from CRS (London preferably)? Thanks!

Congratulations on the VI. I applied in January for London DTC and have only had 2 holding emails so far…. Can I ask when you applied and when you did the VI please? Thanks v much.

 

[Maxi04]

Congratulations on the VI. I applied in January for London DTC and have only had 2 holding emails so far…. Can I ask when you applied and when you did the VI please? Thanks v much.

Hi. I applied in December and did the VI two weeks ago but nothing since!

 

[adfs456]

Well done!

Thank you so much! Your insights and resources have been so helpful

 

[TheLegalEdit]

Hi all I’m looking to apply to king and spalding but can’t find loads of information about the firm online apart from the generic information. If anyone has any information that are happy to share I’d really appreciate it

 

[choicefox212]

Hiya! Has anyone heard post VI from CRS (London preferably)? Thanks!

I applied in mid January and haven't even heard back about round 2 - had a holding email a couple of weeks ago. When did you apply? Did they send the next stage invite soon after you applied?

 

[emily12]

Browne Jacobson Trainee Solicitor Pathway Amberjack - High Verbal and Numerical Intellect and 7 score across the board, don't know if that is competitive.

I got a TI for the vac scheme with those exact scores! Not sure how much emphasis they put on the written answers but I was quite happy with mine

 

[AryanAgg]

I got a TI for the vac scheme with those exact scores! Not sure how much emphasis they put on the written answers but I was quite happy with mine

Hope is kindled.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Is RPC no longer providng the london DTC