TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[addy2004]

Hey - is anyone please able to confirm that the Freshfields stage 2 test VI questions are only SJT questions? Thank you!

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

does anyone know if the stage 1 freshfields online assessment has watson glaser elements?

 

[yk1906]

does anyone know if the stage 1 freshfields online assessment has watson glaser elements?

yes

 

[lelezb1]

Hey - is anyone please able to confirm that the Freshfields stage 2 test VI questions are only SJT questions? Thank you!

it has VI questions

 

[SS21]

CMS say that they sponsor visas for international students for their direct TC, however if you secure a TC with them you need to do their CMS academy and it says on their app portal that they don't sponsor visas for this. It also says that doing the CMS academy is a mandatory requirement of your TC offer.

Anyone who requires a visa for a TC will obviously require a visa for the 2 week scheme so isn't this just a roundabout way of saying they don't sponsor visas? Am I missing something?

 

[WeGotThis!]

CMS say that they sponsor visas for international students for their direct TC, however if you secure a TC with them you need to do their CMS academy and it says on their app portal that they don't sponsor visas for this. It also says that doing the CMS academy is a mandatory requirement of your TC offer.

Anyone who requires a visa for a TC will obviously require a visa for the 2 week scheme so isn't this just a roundabout way of saying they don't sponsor visas? Am I missing something?

Even I'm not sure about this, I'm going to email the Grad Rec about it and once I receive a reply a from them, make a decision.

 

[Amgrad]

CMS say that they sponsor visas for international students for their direct TC, however if you secure a TC with them you need to do their CMS academy and it says on their app portal that they don't sponsor visas for this. It also says that doing the CMS academy is a mandatory requirement of your TC offer.

Anyone who requires a visa for a TC will obviously require a visa for the 2 week scheme so isn't this just a roundabout way of saying they don't sponsor visas? Am I missing something?

That means they will sponsor TC visa for international students who are freshly graduated from the UK universities and for those who've already stayed in the UK for their studies during the scheme. That goes the same for lot of firms like Akin, CC, DLA Piper, etc which are not allowing international students from non UK universities as they recruit solely from vac scheme.

Unless they have a program in the country you have the rights to work, then you have no problem. I have the list of firms who want and do not sponsor a visa for VS.

 

[WeGotThis!]

That means they will sponsor TC visa for international students who are freshly graduated from the UK universities and for those who've already stayed in the UK for their studies during the scheme. That goes the same for lot of firms like Akin, CC, DLA Piper, etc which are not allowing international students from non UK universities as they recruit solely from vac scheme.

Unless they have a program in the country you have the rights to work, then you have no problem. I have the list of firms who want and do not sponsor a visa for VS.

Interesting, can I have the list please if that's okay?

 

[Amgrad]

Interesting, can I have the list please if that's okay?

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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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[SS21]

That means they will sponsor TC visa for international students who are freshly graduated from the UK universities and for those who've already stayed in the UK for their studies during the scheme. That goes the same for lot of firms like Akin, CC, DLA Piper, etc which are not allowing international students from non UK universities as they recruit solely from vac scheme.

Unless they have a program in the country you have the rights to work, then you have no problem. I have the list of firms who want and do not sponsor a visa for VS.

Ahhh that makes sense, as fresh graduates have the post-study work visa option. Thanks for your response.

I'm actually applying for their Dubai TC but annoyingly it still requires you to complete 1 week of their CMS academy in London. Sigh.

 

[Bbhu19]

Received an invite today as well! Was very surprised haha

Hey could I ask if you have legal experience?

 

[summersun]

Hi would the people who have received an invite for an interview with Travers Smith be happy to share when they apply?

In any case congratulations !!

 

[addy2004]

it has VI questions

sorry I meant does it have only situational VI questions for the VI part

 

[iklawapps]

Hi there! Out of curiosity, if you apply for Travers' direct TC, are you able to apply for VS in the same cycle if unsuccessful? I get that you can't if you make it to the interview, but I can't find much about whether you can in the same cycle anywhere. Thank you!!

 

[lelezb1]

sorry I meant does it have only situational VI questions for the VI part

Hey, sorry my bad. As far I remember it was a mix of situational and motivational.

 

[Superfrozone]

Hi would the people who have received an invite for an interview with Travers Smith be happy to share when they apply?

In any case congratulations !!

I applied on the 20th and got a call yesterday!